Wells Health Centre are looking to recruit a reliable Dispenser, will be highly motivated, very customer service focussed with a good attention to detail to join our experienced dispensary team. This role is offered on a part-time for 18 hours per week, ideally working 3 days.
This is a varied role and will involve face to face and telephone contact with our patients, along with administrative duties, providing safe and timely dispensing services with cost efficiency considered.
We provide a supportive environment for all our staff with a comprehensive induction, training plan, regular administrative meetings and in house and external training sessions.
Main duties will include;
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Dispensing duties including labelling, dispensing, endorsing, and checking prescriptions following procedure and processes
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Attending to patients at the hatch, receiving and giving out prescriptions as outlined in the dispensary standard
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Be competent and clear in following the dispensary standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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Answering the phone and taking requests for repeats.
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Unpacking of orders, checking for discrepancies, and putting stock away.
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Stock rotation, date checking and storage.
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Preparing Dossett boxes as per the dispensary standard operational procedure
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Cleaning and tidying as necessary
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Ensuring correct disposal of all returned medication, complying with environmental health regulations.
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Monitoring patient compliance with patient recall for medication review
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Checking prescription endorsements and amending as necessary
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Ensuring all prescriptions are completed on the back in full when necessary
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Dispensing and checking controlled drugs as the dispensary operating procedure
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Completing the controlled drug register, checking stock levels for accuracy
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Issuing and dispensing external prescriptions
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Assist in the successful achievement of Dispensing Services Quality Scheme (DSQS)
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Any other tasks delegated by the Dispensary team
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To be aware of the process of commercial buying of drugs
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Assist in maintaining the dispensary sundry orders
For further details, please see the job description attached.