Dispenser

Job summary

Sharnbrook Surgery in Bedford, are looking to welcome a qualified dispenser into our busy practice on a part-time basis, for 24 hours per week, working across 3 days. Our core hours are from 8am and 6.30pm, so you will need to ensure you can work during these times before applying.

Projecting a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, the successful individual will be professional, efficient and enthusiastic with a flexible attitude. If you are an experienced dispenser looking for an exciting new role, then we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Processing prescriptions and managing queries.
• Taking requests for prescription repeats via the telephone, online or over the counter.
• Issuing paper and electronic prescriptions to dispensing and non-dispensing patients within the required timescales for monthly repeat prescriptions.
• Preparing information for GPs regarding requests for Dosset boxes and prepare boxes as appropriate.
• Checking dispensed prescriptions for signature/endorsements and oversee the sorting into paid/unpaid by doctor.
• Ensuring that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription.
• Collecting all due prescription charges.
• Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
• Ensuring that all monies received or handled on behalf of the practice are appropriately stored and a record kept of all financial transactions.

About us

Sharnbrook Surgery is a rural dispensing GP surgery in the village of Sharnbrook in north Bedfordshire with over 6000 patients. We aim to provide the highest quality healthcare to our patients. We commit to provide effective and efficient care in a sensitive, considerate and confidential manner. Our care delivery systems make the best use of all available resources.