Dispensing Technician.

one year of post-qualification experience.

We are looking for motivated candidates who have a proven record of running and handling the pharmacy's day-to-day operations.You will be undertaking patient-facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicine use through shared decision making conversations with patients. You will be supporting & supported by the wide range of clinical and non-clinical team within the practice.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions
 Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements
 Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage
 Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions
 Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook
 Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.
 Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
 Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the senior dispenser.
 Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions.
 Taking orders for repeats and dealing with queries from district nurses and support staff.
 Using the computer to keep records up to date.
 Checking with Gp’s or in patient records if concerned about the appropriateness of requests for medication.
 Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions.
 Ordering drugs using the modem link to the wholesalers.
 Handling controlled drugs (and keeping register).
 Handling prescription money.
 Assisting when required to meet targets in relation to dispensing doctors scheme
 Assisting in stock checks
 Providing cover for annual leave/sickness

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.75 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Altrincham WA15 7UN (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 22/05/2023

U-Chem Private LTD

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