Dispenser, Dean Medical Practice - Coleford

Process for prescriptions according to Practice procedures

Issue paper and electronic prescriptions to dispensing and non-dispensing patients in a timely manner.

Process requests for, and prepare, medication compliance aids

Checking and reconciliation of prescriptions, including post-dated

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 prescriber or duty doctor.

Collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.

Ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the Practice(s) are appropriately processed and a record kept of all financial transactions.

Ensure the relevant checks are performed, these include but are not limited to CDs, PA items, PPA return, expiry dates, fridge temperatures etc

Check incoming stock against the invoice and update stock control records. Identify any errors in incoming stock and report to wholesaler and re-order item if necessary.

Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the appropriate Manager.

Take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins including advising appropriate staff and patients as required

Operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice(s) with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.

Ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

Ensure safe and effective procurement, storage, dispensing and destruction of controlled drugs

Ensure checking of all injectables and ordering as necessary

Ensure the disposal of returned and out of date stock

Ensure the disposal of out of date controlled drugs with the appropriate officer for destruction

Ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintain a temperature control record .

Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.

Ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.

Ensure dispensary equipment is accurate and in a good state of repair and kept clean and hygienic.

Working conditions

Frequent, prolonged VDU use

Time-pressured environment

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail essential at all times

Exposure to distressing situations and written material