Dispenser OR Prescription Clerk

To process all relevant prescriptions (for dispensing and non-dispensing patients) as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the principles of good practice.

Job Responsibilities: -

To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and wherever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the authorising doctor.

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 endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the NHS Prescription Services for processing and reimbursement.

To promptly forward any invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Practice Manager.

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice.

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner.

To ensure that all shelves and work surfaces are regularly cleaned.

To take prompt action in response to drug alert bulletins.

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the required temperature.

To answer queries from patients regarding medicines and prescriptions.

To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.

We are a very hard working team with a commitment to providing high quality clinical care for our patients.

Patient list size - 13050

Eight Partners, three salaried GPs, GMS, part-dispensing practice

Rural market town and village locations

Cambridge Medical Student training Practice

SystmOne computer system

Dispens-IT software

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working in primary care.; - Experience of working in a dispensary or pharmacy.

Qualifications

Essential: - NVQ or equivalent qualification in dispensing/pharmacy; - GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths; - Microsoft office