Sedlescombe & Westfield Surgeries
Job Description – Dispenser
Job Title: Dispenser
Responsible to: Practice Manager through Lead Dispenser
Responsible for: N/A
Job Purpose: To ensure that all medicines are dispensed in a safe and timely manner adhering to all legal requirements and Practice Standard Operating Procedures. Provide a high level of service to patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the
Practice team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Dispensary Duties
Ensure dispensing procedures are carried out adhering to Practice Standard
Operating Procedures
1. Participate in weekly monitored dose system orders if required
2. Hand out prescriptions and dispensed items and collect payment as necessary
3. Deal with queries relating to prescriptions as necessary
4. Ensure outstanding queries are explained and handed over to next shift as necessary
5. Undertake DRUMs as required
6. Respond to needs of doctors and nurses during surgery
7. Ensure drug alerts are dealt with promptly
Ensure refrigerated items are stored correctly and maintain temperature control
8. record book
9. Ensure incoming stock is dealt with promptly
10. Maintain high standards of cleanliness on shelves and work surfaces
11. Ensure MDS boxes are completed in line with SOP’s
12. Ensure dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order
General
13. Input and extract information from Practice computer system
14. Participate in extended hours rota
15. Participate in staff and Practice meetings
16. Undertake any training necessary to ensure continued safe and efficient performance
17. Observe health and safety guidelines at all times
18. Participate in overtime rota to cover sickness and holidays
19. Any other reasonable duties as necessary
Pay: From £15,905.70 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
