Dispenser

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a permanent position, part time hours, with as soon as possible/immediate start date.

Responsibilities: This is not an exhaustive list:

Processing prescription requests both repeat and acute for the practices dispensing patients

Follow all protocols and Standard Operating Procedures in place at the practice to ensure a safe and efficient dispensing service is provided

Maintain adequate stock control

Taking payments for prescriptions / checking exemption declarations as appropriate

Handing out medication and dealing with queries

Managing appointment queries

Liaising with doctors, nurses, pharmacist, practice staff, members of the Primary Health Care Team and outside agencies (chemists)

Assisting with administration and day to day running of the dispensary

Managing sensitive information/maintaining confidentiality (you will be required to sign the practice confidentiality agreement)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Dispenser with supporting qualification
• Excellent communication skills, compassion, and an ability to understand the needs of the patient and
• the practice
• Good keyboard skills, numeracy and good practical knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• A good attention to detail
• An ability to work on own initiative
• Experience of dealing with the public
• Ability to remain calm and keep a sense of humour whilst working under pressure
• Commitment to the organisation, and happy to work as part of a team
• Flexibility to cover additional hours, including for holiday and sickness as required
• Flexibility is important for this post as you would need to be willing to infrequently assist the practice with its extended access commitment

Desirable

• Previous experience of general practice (this is an advantage but not essential as training will be given)

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

Church Lane Surgery

Address

Church Lane

Boroughbridge

York

YO51 9BD

Employer's website

https://www.churchlanesurgery.com (Opens in a new tab)