Dispenser
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Job Description
- Processing all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate in accordance with the good practice principles of the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme;
- Ensuring that allmedicinesand appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor;
- Collecting all due prescription charges and ensuring that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient;
- Processing dossette boxes;
- Managing the ordering of stock and stock control;
- Preparation of monthly returns to the Prescription Pricing Bureau;
- Monitoring patients exemption statuses;
- Sorting and disposing of unwanted/returned medication;
- Any other duties to assist in the smooth day to day running of the dispensary and surgery as directed by the either the dispensary manager or practice manager.
About the Candidate
- Essential - a qualified dispenser NVQ Level 2
You will also have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in a medical setting;
- SystmOne experience is desirable;
- Excellent listening skills interpersonal and telephone skills;
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure;
- Friendly and approachable;
- Adaptable versatile and flexible;
- The commitment to continue to learn new skills and develop your career;
- The confidence to work as part of a busy GP multi-disciplinary practice team and using your own initiative in decision making;
- The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach;
- Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills;
- Willingness to provide extra cover when required.
About Us
We are a highly reputable friendly and supportive semi-rural dispensing research and GP training practice operating in north Norfolk within the village of Hoveton/Wroxham 6-miles to the north east of the fine city of Norwich. We have a growing list size of approximately 10000 patients. We are also a member of the NN4 Primary Care Network working closely with 5 other local practices.
Candidates are encouraged to contact the practice to arrange an informal visit ahead of interviews to help you find out more about the position. Contactemailprotectedfor more details.
Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employment Type
Contract
