Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Dispensary Assistant to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will greet dispensary patients and other visitors in a friendly manner and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way.
Assist in the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription as per the Dispensary standard operating procedures.
· To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.
· To ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the Practice are appropriately stored and banked and a record kept of all financial transactions.
· To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate when required.
· To forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Practice Manager or dispensary manager.
· To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out-of-date stock.
· To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.
· To ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are kept clean and tidy.
· To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time when required
· To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.
· To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.
· To provide holiday and other absence cover for colleagues.
· Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Dispensary Manager.
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Pay: £12.71-£12.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
