Support Pharmacist

Areas of Responsibility

• Support and assist the pharmacy management in the efficient running and professional pharmaceutical services for all customers.
• Support the growth and development of the pharmacy business and profitability.
• Ensure the highest possible standard of technical support to pharmacy teams through continuing education and professional development.
• Read and complete all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adhere to their procedures within the pharmacy.
• Ensure job responsibilities reach the required standards within a 3 to 6 month period during your probation.
• Follow instruction from the management team and meet the standards expected in the pharmacy.
• Ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner in line with other employees within a similar role.
• Complete all required training organised by the company for health & safety purposes.

Tasks

• Assist and support the Supervising Pharmacies with:
• Manage the pharmacy in the absence of the Supervising pharmacist in charge.
• Co ordination of dispensary and OTC duties.
• Supervise and dispense prescriptions and sale of medicines.
• Maintain relevant records e.g. (Daily RX Audit, Controlled Drugs, Methadone etc.).
• Keep up to date with professional knowledge and ensure continuous education is maintained.
• Ensure end of month claims are done on time and accurate.
• Be involved in staff training and development.
• Ensure all aspects of pharmacy contract are carried out on a daily basis.
• Assist in specific duties and projects as may reasonably be required by management.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the Company Directors.
• Carry out medication usage reviews periodically.

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills: keep up to date with communication meetings in the pharmacy and attend meetings when you are in the pharmacy. Contribute in the meeting and share ideas on your experience in other pharmacies.
• Customer Service Skills: ensure that the customer gets what they want, listen to customers, and ensure the WWHAM questions are used when selling. Ensure customers are dealt with professionally at all times. Be able to recognise the customer demographics and adapt to situations.
• Accuracy: ensure a high standard of accuracy is always adhered to.
• Team player: enjoy work and have a positive impact on colleagues. Work in partnership with the teams across the company.
• Planned & Organised: ensure there is a plan in place to carry out duties and ensure a good handover is left for Pharmacist/Manager.
• Adaptable: be able to adapt to situations and manage jobs in a copious and orderly fashion.
• Attitude: is flexible and has a "can do" attitude.