Job Description

Job Purpose

To assist in the conduct of some restricted dispensing services under strict supervision by a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist.

Main Duties

• Undertake a range of dispensing duties as directed by the Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist.
• Operate in accordance with pharmacy quality systems work instructions.
• Keep the pharmacy and store room neat all the time.
• Clean measuring instruments, equipment and other materials at the pharmacy.
• Assist in the systematic and logical arrangement of medicines in the store room.
• Assist in the transport of medicines from the source of supply to the stores and to any other area within the hospital.
• Assist in the pre-packaging of medicines for dispensing.
• Assist in the periodic stocking process.
• Perform any other official duty that may be assigned

Communication and Working Relationship

• Maintain effective communication with work colleagues.
• Attend and contribute at general staff meetings.

Required Skills or Experience

Prospective applicants must:

• Have worked in a similar capacity for at least two (2) years.
• Be able to work with little supervision
• Possess at least a certificate of training as a Dispensing Assistant or Medical Counter Assistant from a recognised institution and a license from the Pharmacy Council to practice.