Job Description
Position: Pharmacy Technician - ACT
Hours: 8 hours Shift
Rate: From £12.00 per hour - Depending on experience
Main purpose of the role
The ACT Pharmacy Technician will work under the direct supervision of the pharmacist and will carry out day to day activities connected with the preparation and supply of medicines and will provide advice to patients on the use of medicines as well as on general health and lifestyle matters.
Primary responsibilities
To undertake accuracy check of dispensed medicines
To select, label and dispense correct items in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure safe supply to patients
To dispense controlled drugs in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure legal compliance
To ensure at the point of sale, the safe and correct supply of dispensed items to patients
To identify problems in administration of medicines such as medicine interactions and other physical factors that may affect patient compliance
To create and update patient medication records in accordance with data protection principles to ensure patient confidentiality
To assist with stock control and inventory procedures to maximise availability and minimise waste
To ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines
§ To assist with the preparation of monitored dosage and cassette box systems to benefit patients on multiple medication regimes
§ To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of pharmacy issues for the purposes of continuing professional development
§ To support pharmacy colleagues and mentor others through the timely completion of training courses
§ To work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives.
§ To support the Pharmacist in developing, promoting and delivery both NHS and private services
§ Any other duties as requested
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: From £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Must have Accuracy Checking Technician qualification
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KP/03
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