We are looking for a Dispensary Counter Assistant to work 17.5 hours per week.
This is a Fixed Term Contract covering Maternity Leave.
General practice is a very fast paced environment, the successful candidate must be able to work under pressure, remain calm, have excellent communication skills, and a caring and compassionate nature to serve a patient list size of over 7650 patients.
· To ensure that all medicines and 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 prescriber.
· 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, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the NHS Prescription Services for processing and reimbursement. The forms should be bundled in accordance with current PS guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as the FP34D and invoices as required by the PS.
· To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Managing Partner or Finance Administrator according to practice policy.
· To notify the authorising doctor of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PS so that any appropriate remedial action may be taken.
· 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needs of the practice, with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock
· To ensure stock rotation method is used and out of date items are removed from stock
· To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.
· Disposal of returned unused medicines
· To provide a delivery service to our local branch surgeries, post office and housebound patients
· To ensure shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and is in good working order.
· To ensure the work areas remain tidy
· To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.
· To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.
Must hold a full, clean driving license.
Experience within a Dispensary setting is an advantage.
Closing date: Tuesday 25th August, midday
Interview date: Friday 28th August
Pay: £13.17 per hour
Benefits:
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
