Job Description:

Dispenser Duties and Responsibilities ·

Endorse all prescription forms as appropriate.

Support the lead dispenser to collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the PPA for processing and reimbursement.

The forms should be bundled in accordance with current PPA guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as the FP34D and invoices as required by the PPA.

• Label and dispense prescriptions to patients in accordance with the correct operating procedures to ensure safe supply to patients in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Issue prepared prescriptions to patients.
• Ensure all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order. All work surfaces are cleaned and tidied on a regular basis..
• Maintain an accurate detailed record of all dispensing transactions.
• Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice Manager.
• Maintain a system for providing and compiling dosettes for those patients requiring a compliance aid.
• Take prescription repeats via SystemOne online, over the counter and via repeat prescription counterfoil. · Support the delivery of medicine use reviews.
• Ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintain the temperature control record/logbook.
• Ensure the drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufactures instructions.
• Collect prescription charges/check patient exemption statements.
• Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor.
• Operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage.
• Undertake other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the supervising General Practitioner

Other: This Job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Pharmacy Manager.

Some of the above duties may be delegated