Pharmacy Dispenser: Precise Dispensing & Patient Service

NHS Jobs; Ashover CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Ashover CP is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to accurately dispense acute, repeat and private prescriptions and prepare dosette boxes for patients. You will ensure safe storage, handle prescription processing, and respond to queries with a friendly, professional manner.

You will also provide reception cover, manage appointments, and assist with stock control, charges and exemptions while complying with practice SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispensing acute, repeat and private prescriptions
• Preparing, labelling and issuing medication safely and efficiently
• Preparing dosette boxes and other monitored dosage systems for patients in accordance with practice procedures
• Ensuring prescriptions are appropriately processed and submitted in accordance with relevant requirements
• Identifying and appropriately escalating prescription queries or concerns
• Handing out medication and providing a friendly and professional service to patients
• Dealing with dispensary enquiries in person and by telephone
• Collecting prescription charges and checking and processing exemption declarations
• Ordering medication and maintaining appropriate stock levels
• Undertaking stock rotation and expiry-date checks
• Ensuring the safe and appropriate storage of medicines, including refrigerated medicines and controlled drugs
• Maintaining accurate dispensing and controlled drug records
• Working in accordance with practice policies and dispensary Standard Operating Procedures
• Reporting dispensing errors, incidents and concerns appropriately
• Providing reception cover as required, including greeting patients, answering telephone enquiries, booking and managing appointments and dealing appropriately with patient queries
• Providing flexible cover for other dispensers and reception colleagues during periods of annual leave, sickness and other absence as required

Job description

NHS Jobs in Ashover CP is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to accurately dispense acute, repeat and private prescriptions and prepare dosette boxes for patients. You will ensure safe storage, handle prescription processing, and respond to queries with a friendly, professional manner.

You will also provide reception cover, manage appointments, and assist with stock control, charges and exemptions while complying with practice SOPs and regulatory requirements.