Dispensing Technician (or trainee)
Full-time
Fresh/Entry Level
St. Albans, AL4 9RB, England
3 months ago
· To select, label, compound and dispense pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operati.....
· To select, label, compound and dispense pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying with all legal requirements. · To ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients. · To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring these to the attention of the pharmacist. · To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where it is within their competence. · To accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements. · To receive stock in accordance with SOPs · To ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines. · To assist with stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the dispensary. · To respond to verbal and face-to-face queries of a routine pharmaceutical nature from patients or their representatives and to refer queries to the pharmacist when appropriate. · To liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care. · To assist with service provision to care homes including the preparation of Monitored Dosage Systems. · To assist with the engagement of patients onto advanced services and assist with the provision of those services where appropriate. · To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical matters by complying with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. · To assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by carrying out reasonable duties as determined by the pharmacist.
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