pharmacy technician
Responsibility
- collaborate with pharmacists to resolve any discrepancies and errors
- be qualified for the role as recognised by the ‘Pharmaceutical General Council’
- enter patient information and medication into the computer system accurately and in a timely manner
Show more +16 - be aware of and able to fulfil all the duties and responsibilities of the ‘Counter Assistant’ job description
- receive, check and store incoming medication deliveries, ensuring that the stock levels are accurately maintained
- be focused and accurate in all tasks being mindful of the potential for harm
- prepare and label medication for dispensing, ensuring that all labeling and packaging is in line with legal requirements
- assemble and label prescriptions and MDS boxes in accordance with the ‘Dispensary SOPs’ to a level agreed with the Pharmacist
- maintain a clean and organized working environment, including the storage area and equipment
- adhere to all relevant legislation and guidelines, including data protection, health and safety, and quality assurance procedures
- use initiative and ensure dispensary tasks are performed as required allowing the dispensary to run efficiently. Such tasks include
- accurately verify the accuracy of medications dispensed, ensuring that the correct dose and strength of medication is being given to the correct patient
- filling up and ordering bottles and bags
- putting away all orders excluding CDs
- making up prescription balances
- record Fridge Temperatures daily
- order and maintain dispensary stock at required levels whilst being price conscious. Price check all problem lines that are in short supply or from back up suppliers
- assist the Pharmacist Manager with CD stock checks
- assist the Pharmacist Manager with date checking back stock
Requirements
- proven experience as a Pharmacy Checking Technician or similar role
- strong attention to detail and accuracy
- good organizational and time management skills
Show more +7 - excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
- good computer skills, including knowledge of relevant software and databases
- ability to work effectively as part of a team
- must be registered with the GPHC
- pharmacy: 2 years
- pharmacy: 3 years
Salary in other companies in the position pharmacy technician
| TRIUMPH CONSULTANTS | 5660 £ | 3460 £ 5660 £ |
| HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT | 4400 £ | 3460 £ 5660 £ |
| CK INVESTMENT GROUP | 4000 £ | 3460 £ 5660 £ |
| MONTPELLIER RESOURCING | 3760 £ | 3460 £ 5660 £ |
| DAY WEBSTER | 3720 £ | 3460 £ 5660 £ |
| MAXXIMA | 3683 £ | 3460 £ 5660 £ |
| WEBSTER DAY | 3680 £ | 3460 £ 5660 £ |
| SANCTUARY PERSONNEL | 3536 £ | 3460 £ 5660 £ |
| SOCIAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | 3520 £ | 3460 £ 5660 £ |
| SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS | 3460 £ | 3460 £ 5660 £ |