Trainee Dispenser

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of a qualified dispenser consists of the following:

Start of day process including es switching on computers and printers need to be turned on in the morning and shut down at night.

Open any required portals, emails, docman, drug tafiff, etc.

Record the fridge temperature on the computer and reset the thermometer.

Cashing up - (Must be completed daily).

Put away the all the orders and check invoices for discrepancies. Claim if necessary.

Deal with any notes or queries in the task folder on Emis

Check dispensary email and complete any mail.

Print the dispensing queue by mid-morning and put a note on the Duty DRs screen when they are placed on reception and are waiting to be sign.

Print the dispensing queue often Keeping the workflow going and allowing the stock to be ordered in.

Check any dispensed prescriptions.

Text patients

Place dispensed prescriptions in the boxes on the shelves or owing shelf or delivery box.

Restock the bottles, boxes, labels, paper for printer and bags when required.

On all part owing prescriptions, always keep original script with owing label. Write on owing label the remaining quantity.

Endorse prescriptions when required while dispensing and checking.

Count prescriptions and quantity of items on the prescriptions. Making sure the correct figure is in the bottom left box. Please make sure that items that have more than one charge have been added up correctly. E.g., Stockings are per stocking so 2 boxes of stockings would be 4 prescription charges.

Any drug returns need to be returned on the same day or as soon as possible (No later than three days). Filling in the correct documentation depending on supplier.

Attend the counter when there is a patient or if asked to help with a queue.

CD requisition forms to be filled in when ordering a CD.

CD requisition to be photocopied once they have been signed.

Booking in CD stock please write the supplier and invoice number. Before writing the quantity, please check the stock levels and then calculate the amount.

Once finished booking in the CDs then please lock and remove the CD key.

Label any picked medication.

Add all order details to relevant spreadsheets.

Checking Expiry dates

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade C or above In English and Maths
• Experience of working within a customer service environment

Desirable

• Practical experience of working in a dispensary
• Experience of using own initiative

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Smart, polite and confident
• Planning and organising
• Performing under pressure
• Adaptability
• Using initiative
• Team working
• Self motivated
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Wem and Prees Medical Practice

Address

New Street

Wem

Shrewsbury

SY4 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.wemandpreeshealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)