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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nDispenser with The James Cochrane Practice in Kendal, Cumbria\n\n Would you like to work in a forward thinking, happy and well organised GP Practice where you'll feel part of the team, well supported and enjoy genuine work-life balance? We are looking for an energetic and professional Dispenser who is proactive and works well on their own initiative to join our busy team. Providing quick, efficient and accurate dispensing of medication to patients Assist with stock control, ordering and restocking of the dispensary. Project a positive and friendly image to surgery patients and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way. Assist with medicines administration About us To 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 Dispensing Manager, authorising doctor or duty 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 ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the Practice are appropriately stored and banked and a record kept of all financial transactions. To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the PPA for processing and reimbursement. To promptly forward all invoices and pharmacy related correspondence to the Dispensary Manager according to Practice policy. To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock. To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions. To 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. To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time. To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook. To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate. To maintain cost effective supplies of those drugs that are purchased centrally on behalf of the Practice. Support the maximisation of practice income through national and local contracts (QOF & QIS) by ensuring that data quality is maintained and improved To undertake any necessary work as may be required by the Practice to maintain a high standard and efficient service for our patients. (DSQS) Keep abreast of all medicine management issues and input into the reviews of practice protocols. Help the practice prescribing team in the implementation of formularies and treatment guidelines Provide advice on the safe storage, administration and disposal of medicines Assist in the medicine management audit process at practice and level "}