Job summary We are looking to recruit a Dispensing Assistant level NVQ2 to join our well established, friendly and very busy practice dispensary.You must be self-motivated, conscientious, professional, enthusiastic and able to use your own initiative.The post holder must have experience of working within a busy dispensary and providing a quality service to patients.
They will show that they can follow policies and procedures, have excellent organisational and customer service skills and be able to work well under pressure.The successful candidate must be an active team player and be very flexible to work within a team of dispensary staff.
Main duties of the job The post will involve performing a variety of pharmacy duties including ordering stock, dispensing prescriptions, accuracy checking, blister packs, dealing with a variety of medication queries, counselling patients, interacting with other healthcare professionals.
Previous experience of working in a GP practice, an understanding of prescribing within primary care would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.
About us Pendre had been in operation as a surgery since before 1960, the original building being a detached house.
Various extensions have taken place since this time and the original two doctor partnership has grown to the current five doctor Partnership.The Surgery is town based with patients drawn mainly from the Holywell areas.
The Practice has approximately 10,000 patients registered.The aim of the Practice is to provide quality primary care services of the highest professional standard to patients, and provide an enjoyable and secure working environment for all staff.We are an Investors in People organisation.
Job description Job responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1.
To assist in the management and organisation of the Dispensary.2.
To dispense medication to patients.
Accepting, reading/checking and dispensing prescriptions.3.
Stock management re-order and control stock in order to maintain adequate stock supplies at all times.
Check invoices and statements.
Check expiry date on drugs and dispose of any that are out of date in accordance with the protocol.4.
To supply drugs in a monitored dose system when required5.
To be aware of and adhere to organisational policies and procedures.6.
To maintain strict confidentiality of information relating to patients, their relatives/carers and other members of staff.7.
To be willing to undertake necessary training as a requirement for the post.Special Requirements of the posta) An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.b) Excellent communication skillsc) A polite and sympathetic mannerd) Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge to respond to patients enquiries and requests Person Specification Experience Essential Must have experience of working within a dispensary Desirable Experience of working in primary care Qualifications Essential NVQ2 Desirable GCSE Grade 1 to C in English and Maths