Dispenser/dispensing Assistant - Hinckley, United Kingdom - Dr W M Turner and Partners

Dr W M Turner and Partners

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Hinckley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Summary:
To provide comprehensive dispensing service to the practice by undertaking the daily processing of repeat prescriptions for both dispensing and non-dispensing patients and to provide full dispensing support to the dispensaries at Burbage and Wolvey

Job Responsibilities:

Dispensing Dispensing of acute and repeat prescriptions requests received face to face, by telephone and on line, from Dispensing patients in line with Dispensary Standard Operating Procedures Endorsing prescriptions correctly to ensure appropriate reimbursement from Prescription Pricing Authority Updating Dispensing patients repeat screens on Doctors instructions Undertaking annual Dispensing Review of Medicines (DRUMS) for dispensing patients and actioning any compliance issues identified Dispensing private prescriptions.

Preparation of weekly monitored dosage systems for Dispensing patients Handing out prescriptions and collecting charges when appropriate Taking prescription repeats over the telephone and at the patients hatch.

Collecting private charges for certain medications and holiday prophylactic medication Liaising with Appliance Contractors and ordering supplies for patients as necessary Sorting, stamping and endorsing prescriptions.

Completing backs of prescriptions as appropriate Assist Dispensing staff in preparation of monthly PPA submission Dispensing and handling of Control Drugs in line with Burbage/Wolvey Surgery Controlled Drug Policy Checking colleagues dispensing (once Accuracy checking course has been completed) Checking monthly wholesaler statements Ensuring the Dispensary area remains safe, clean and tidy at all times and that cleaning schedules are maintained.

Covering colleagues for sickness and holidays Assist with the training of practice staff as required Prescriptions Processing of daily repeat medication requests for dispensing and non-dispensing patients Completion of Medication request sheets for queries Liaising with pharmacies and care homes regards processing monthly requests and dealing with prescription queries Stock Control Ordering appropriate quantities of goods via the telephone/ wholesalers computer link.

Checking goods as and when they are delivered. Returning incorrect goods to the wholesalers.

Stocking shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas using rotation method. Removing out of date stock from the shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas. Disposal of returned unused medicines. Ensuring the storage area remains safe, clean and tidy at all times and that cleaning schedules are maintained.

Medicines Reconciliation To assist with the reconciliation of patients discharge medication with the practice computer system.(In the absence of Medicines Support Officer) Wholesaling Preparation of weekly order in line with wholesaling procedures Liaison with Practice Manager regarding processing issues and reporting shortages This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder.

The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.

They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers.

They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation.

All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and po