Pharmacy Technician (Rotational)

Key Duties and Responsibilities Dispensary Services Accurately identify, select, label using Meditech, dispense and distribute drugs (including controlled drugs) for in and outpatients prescriptions according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure medication is dispensed to meet agreed delivery times and to minimize waiting times for patients. Undertake reception duties, involving dealing with patients, relatives and handling prescription charges/crediting unused medicines. Accuracy check dispensed items following completion of Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification. Participate in counselling on the use of medicines and in the provision of information on medicines to patients, doctors and other health care staff. Deal with queries from patients and other hospital staff, referring complex issues to more senior staff. Ensure that all medicines are stored according to environmental requirements (e.g. temperature, security) and to required security standards. Ensure
stock levels of all products are accurate and support the appropriate ordering of stock through liaison with pharmacy purchasing and procurement office. Assist in the documentation and preparation of emergency drug boxes.