Dispenser - Pontefract, United Kingdom - AVM Healthcare Services Ltd

Description

DISPENSER

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST:
To dispense effectively for the registered population.


HOURS OF WORK:40 hours per week.**
SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES:

• The post
• holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way.
• Assist in the preparation, dispensing of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and restocking of the dispensary.
• To be solely responsible for the running of the dispensary and any junior staff when required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions.
• Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements.
• Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimizing wastage.
• Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
• Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook.
• Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.
• Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
• Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the senior dispenser.
• Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions.
• Taking orders for repeats and dealing with queries from district nurses and support staff.
• Using the computer to keep records up to date.
• Checking with gp's or in patient records if concerned about the appropriateness of requests for medication.
• Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions.
• Ordering drugs using the modem link to the wholesalers.
• Handling controlled drugs (and keeping register).
• Handling prescription money.
• Assisting when required meeting targets in relation to dispensing doctor's scheme.
• Assisting in stock checks.
• Providing cover for annual leave/sickness.

As a Pharmacy Dispenser with us, it goes without saying you will be providing excellent customer and patient care that will be inspiring and reassuring. You will be provided training and it can also lead to sponsorship only if you finish your training as dispenser.

Above all, you will require a strong customer focus and friendly approach, along with the ability to provide professional advice and support to our customers whilst being responsible for the service.

Reference ID:
P/PONTEFRACT/INDEED/23-24


JOB TYPES:
Full-time, Permanent


SALARY:
Negotiable, dependent on age


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£10,982.40-£29,744.00 per year


Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pontefract: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
One location


Reference ID:
P/PONTEFRACT/INDEED/23-24

Expected start date: 09/03/2023

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