Accuracy Checking Dispenser (ACD)
Core
Final accuracy check on dispensed prescriptions to ensure safe delivery to patients.
Role type
Accuracy Checking Dispenser (ACD)
Builds
Dispensed prescriptions for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmacy
Required skills
Accuracy Checking Dispenser qualification, final accuracy checks, dispensing process knowledge, pharmacy legislation, attention to detail, error escalation, independent work, controlled drug handling
Preferred skills
Digital pharmacy experience, high-volume pharmacy experience, private pharmacy experience (via careerplan.io/jobs/8abe1193-a851-4cc2-8442-2d656730b3fb-accuracy-checking-dispenser-acd-at-montu-uk)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Carrying out final accuracy checks on dispensed prescriptions, checking patient/medicine/strength/formulation/quantity/directions, ensuring accurate labelling, verifying assembly against prescriptions/SOPs, identifying and escalating discrepancies, supporting safe checking of controlled/high-risk medications, completing expiry/batch/packaging checks, maintaining check records, resolving queries with the team, supporting quality improvements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC