Dispenser

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Dispenser Department

Dispensary Duties include, but are not limited to: Taking and processing requests for repeat medications Preparing prescriptions upon receipt of requests Completing VenaLink packs for community patients, including scripting, stock management and assembly. Receiving pharmaceutical deliveries twice daily and storing stock appropriately in accordance with manufacturers instructions Maintaining appropriate stock levels to minimise patient owings Opening the dispensary at the start of the day and closing it at the end of the day Handing out prescriptions at the counter and taking payment where applicable Responding to patient queries regarding prescriptions Acting as a chaperone during doctor consultations when required Safely disposing of patient-returned medications Assisting with stock checks and date checking Maintaining the cold chain Handling controlled drugs and maintaining accurate records in the designated folder Checking patient exemption statements are accurate and up to date Ensuring the dispensary area is kept clean, tidy, and that equipment is properly maintained Using computer systems to keep records up to date Processing medication requests in accordance with Practice protocols and escalating any queries or concerns to the appropriate clinician. Assisting, where possible, in meeting targets relating to dispensing doctor schemes Providing cover for staff annual leave and sickness Sourcing stock items classified as special items Attempting to source out-of-stock products from alternative suppliers Returning over-ordered or incorrectly ordered items to suppliers