Dispensary Assistant

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To co-operate with the Pharmacist/Store Manager responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the pharmacy

• Assist the Pharmacist in delivering a comprehensive dispensing service to meet patient needs, including:

o Receiving prescriptions from customers

o Preparing prescriptions under direction from the Pharmacist

o Using dispensary and stores computer systems to generate stock lists and labels

o Helping to maintain reasonable dispensary stock levels

o Ordering items for use within the Pharmacy under the direction of the Pharmacist

• Ensure the delivery of excellent customer service at all times adhering to MediCare standards of service delivery.

• Receive deliveries and restock dispensary/shop front

• Review & transmit orders to Warehouse

• Deal with telephone queries (medical advice must only be provided by the Pharmacist)

• Cleaning all area of the shop including floors, shelves, toilets etc.

• Key holder (if required) – open / close shop when required.

• Assist in organising monies for bank lodgements and till floats.

• To undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Store/Pharmacy Manager as and when required.

Confidentiality

All pharmacy staff are bound by rules of confidentiality. You must ensure confidentiality of all MediCare policies and

statistics.

This equally applies after termination of your employment with the MediCare Pharmacy Group for whatever reason.