Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:-

To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and wherever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the authorising doctor.

To 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.

To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the NHS Prescription Services for processing and reimbursement.

To promptly forward any invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Practice Manager.

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice.

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner.

To ensure that all shelves and work surfaces are regularly cleaned.

To take prompt action in response to drug alert bulletins.

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the required temperature.

To answer queries from patients regarding medicines and prescriptions.

To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care.
• Experience of working in a dispensary or pharmacy.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ or equivalent qualification in dispensing/pharmacy
• GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
• Microsoft office

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Greensands Medical Practice

Address

Brook End Surgery

Potton

Bedfordshire

SG19 2QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.greensands.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties include reading, scanning, coding and actioning incoming patient correspondence and clinical documentation (electronic and paperwork).

The postholder will also update patient records, process registrations and deductions, arrange appointments, support total triage administration as required, deal with telephone enquiries and provide general administrative support to the Practice.

The role also involves working closely with clinicians and the wider Practice team and contributing to effective patient care and the smooth running of services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Confident in using Microsoft Office

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care or a hospital environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Greensands Medical Practice

Address

Brook End Surgery

Potton

Bedfordshire

SG19 2QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.greensands.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)