SIRCDIS007 — Administer dispensary computer systems and claims

1 Maintain dispensary computer system.

• 1.1Follow organisational procedures for maintaining computer systems, data and privacy of customer information.
• 1.2Interpret and follow technical instructions for computer system maintenance.
• 1.3Back up computer data regularly and ensure currency of dispensary and virus protection software.

2 Monitor and use system information.

• 2.1Update dispensary system data regularly to ensure accuracy and currency.
• 2.2Provide clear information to pharmacist about changes to dispensary system data and seek guidance on issues requiring pharmacist instruction.
• 2.3Generate, review and distribute regular dispensary reports.
• 2.4Identify customer information for follow up in relation to additional services or programs and advise pharmacist.
• 2.5Generate documentation that supports pharmacist interactions with customers about services and programs.
• 2.6Protect customer privacy and ensure confidentiality of stored information.
• 2.7Minimise use of printed materials and maximise electronic transmission and record keeping to reduce waste.

3 Prepare PBS claims.

• 3.1Follow organisational procedures for administering and reconciling claims.
• 3.2Interpret and adapt to changing requirements for claims lodgement.
• 3.3Close off prescription claim period, as directed by pharmacist, to meet Medicare Australia and PBS claim deadlines.
• 3.4Check prescription forms for patient or agent signature and date.
• 3.5Prepare accurate and complete claims.
• 3.6Collate prescriptions into patient groups.
• 3.7Check serial numbers, identify and refer missing serial numbers to pharmacist.
• 3.8Refer completed hard and soft copy claims data to pharmacist for sign-off, and lodge with Medicare Australia.

4 Reconcile Medicare Australia payments.

• 4.1Analyse and reconcile Medicare Australia payments against data lodged by pharmacy for the claim period.
• 4.2Identify and resolve reconciliation discrepancies within scope of own role.
• 4.3Identify outstanding payments and refer to pharmacist.
• 4.4Identify out-of-period adjustments from prior claims and refer to pharmacist.

What does an assessment tool for SIRCDIS007 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SIRCDIS007 needs to address all 34 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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