1. To undertake in-patient, discharge and out-patient dispensing using the Pharmacy Computer System and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
2. To assist in the stock management in the dispensary by maintaining accurate stock levels in all areas including the completion of daily stock take sheets, as well as general housekeeping duties, e.g. tidying shelves, reshelving medicines.
3. To assist with the ward / departmental topping up service to ensure that appropriate pharmaceutical products and consumables are available for use by relevant health care personnel as required.
4. To routinely check expiry dates of all stock, ensuring good stock rotation and correct storage conditions, maintaining a log as required and reporting any exceptions to the Principal/Senior Technician.
5. To monitor and log fridge temperatures on a daily basis, reporting any exceptions to the Senior Technician.
6. To prepare, update and print computerised lists for stock issues for all relevant clients.
7. To assist in the maintenance of accurate records and information by the correct use of the Pharmacy Computer System and prescription tracking system and by filing prescriptions, requisitions and other pharmaceutical information.
8. To order/requisition stock from the Pharmacy Store as required.
9. To maintain a clean, tidy and organised work area.
10. To assist in the collection of performance/workload/audit data as required.
11. To participate in and contribute to departmental meetings to maintain and develop the pharmaceutical service, contributing to the development of new procedures as required.
12. To participate in a rotation of duties with other dispensing assistants, student technicians and technicians to maximise departmental efficiency.
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