Dispenser / Trainee Dispenser - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - Alton Surgery

Description

The opportunity has arisen for a qualified or trainee dispenser to join our friendly and dedicated dispensary team in our GP practice.

We are looking for a reliable, and pleasant team player who is customer focused with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are the core responsibilities of the Dispenser.

There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies
• Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately
• Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol
• Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the other dispensary staff to facilitate reordering
• Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable
• Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed with in accordance with practice policy
• Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines
• Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed in a timely manner
• Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters
• Processing Dossett boxes
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
• Maintain accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately

Reporting to:
Dispensary Manager, Practice Manager & GP Partners

Hours:
to be worked in accordance with specified rota - between 8:30am and 6:00pm
A detailed job description is available upon request.

If you would like more information regarding this post, if so, please call to speak to Karley Morris (Dispensary Manager) or Heather Hall (Practice Manager).

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Pay:
From £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Licence/Certification:

• Dispensing Qualification (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 22/04/2024