POSITION SUMMARY:
In this position, you will:
* Provide pharmaceutical services by all legislative, contractual, professional and ethical obligations, including:
o Ensuring prescriptions are safe and appropriate for patients
o Dispensing medicines by all standard operating procedures
* Provide professional advice to patients, pharmacy staff and other health professionals about health and medicines.
* Provide training, advice, support and supervision to less experienced or skilled professional and non-professional team members.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your typical duties and tasks will be to:
* Complete/manage the dispensing process, including:
o Ensuring prescriptions are safe and appropriate for the patient
o Ensuring all prescriptions comply with legislative and contractual requirements
o Supervising dispensing staff throughout the dispensing process
o Ensuring all prescriptions are correct before they are given to the patient
o Ensuring all prescriptions are completed in a timely and efficient manner
* Manage pharmacy stock levels effectively.
* Ensure date checking is done according to store operations.
* Provide expert advice to patients regarding the safe and appropriate use of all medicines and complementary medicines.
* Provide guidance and expert advice to pharmacy staff about the safe and appropriate use of medicines, especially OTC and pharmacy-only medicines, as well as complementary medicines.
* Supervise and direct the activities of pharmacy staff as required.
* Assess patients’ symptoms, provide treatment advice, and identify patients requiring referral.
* Create and maintain effective relationships with patients, customers, and key pharmacy partners like suppliers.
* Communicate effectively with a diverse range of people including patients, staff, and other health professionals.
* Ensure all pharmacy claims are correct and transmitted within the required timeframe.
* Organize self to meet deadlines and manage conflicting requirements.
* Demonstrate commitment to quality service provision.
* Maintain honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
* Be responsible for the quality of your work and safety of yourself and others.
* Follow safety instructions and operating procedures.
* Follow instructions from supervisors or managers and perform other duties as assigned.
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