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21/08/2006

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title                    Pharmacy Sales Assistant

Responsible to:        Superintendent Pharmacist

Main objective:      

To ensure the effective and efficient running of the Pharmacy as directed by the Superintendent Pharmacist.

Main Duties

¨                 To assist the Pharmacist in his/her duties using the equipment provided.

¨                 To consult with other Health Centre staff as directed by the Pharmacist.

¨                 To check off and put away orders.

¨                 To undertake regular control and reordering of stock.

¨                 To keep shelves filled up with optimum amounts of stock as necessary.

¨                 To keep items, in constant demand, packed and ready for labelling.

¨                 To check delivery notes, invoices and records.

¨                 To handle cash in an appropriate manner.

¨                 To take in and give out prescriptions.

¨                 To assist with over the counter sales.

¨                 To deal with enquiries from customers both over the counter and over the telephone.

¨                 To ensure that all work areas, stores, toilet, rest room, office and waiting area are kept in a clean and tidy state.

¨                 To handle medicines strictly in accordance with Poisons and Misuse of Drug Regulations.

¨                 To observe confidentiality and to refrain from disclosing such information to a third party.

¨                 To issue drugs only with the approval of the Pharmacist.

¨                 To accept and abide by the Recognised Code of Practice operating in Pharmacies.