Under general direction of the senior pharmacist/pharmacy director,thepharmacist performs a variety of professional level functions to akeymember of the Pharmacy Team assisting in the provision anddevelopmentof a comprehensive, high standard, safe and efficientpharmacy servicewhich consistently meet the needs of all service userswithin the hospital.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILTIIES: Dispensary service 1. Accurately identify, select, label using HIS, dispense anddistributedrugs (including controlled drugs) for in and outpatientsprescriptionsaccording to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). 2. Take part in counselling and in the provision of informationonmedicines to patients, doctors and other health care staff. 3. Carry out reception duties, involving dealing with patients,relativesand handling prescription charges/crediting unused medicines. 4. Use the computer systems to track prescriptions. Ensuremedication isdispensed to meet agreed delivery times and to minimizewaiting times for patients. Purchasing and Stock Control 1. Assist with basic purchasing, maintenance and control of stocklevelsfor all facilities using purchasing and inventory systems. 2. Co-ordinate and assist in receiving Pharmacy stock (medicalandnon-medical) against the orders placed for all Pharmacy locations. 3. Follow the procedures for checking, storing and handling eachmedicinereceived including dealing with discrepancies found in deliveries. 4. Assist with any invoice queries arising.
Clinical service 1. Provide an efficient and accurate ward top-up serviceaccording tohospital policy. 2. Be responsible for ADC re-stocks, stock allocation and expiry checking. 3. Check expiry dates and stock holdings on thefloors/departments on aregular basis. 4. Regularly audit ward treatment room drug storage compliance.
PIVAS service 1 To participate in aseptic preparation and manufacturing inaccordancewith Good Manufacturing Practice, COSSH regulations,currentlegislation/guidelines and policies and standard operatingprocedures(SOPs). This involves: 2 The use of specialist equipment including working in clean-roomsandthe use of isolator cabinets 3 Undertaking the handling, manipulation and accurate measurement ofallcomponent drugs. 4 Ensuring strict asepsis at all times within the work-station.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING 1 Minimum 2 year work experience in a hospital/community pharmacy 2 Working experience in tertiary hospital pharmacy orinternationalhospital pharmacy is desirable 3 Working experience in PIVAS is desirable 4 Pharmacist License or above by Ministry of Health is required