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Medicine counter assistant

Alfreton
Howitts Chemist
Medicine counter assistant
Posted: 20 February
Offer description

* Predominately to service the Shop sales for Medicine counter, be responsible for symptom advise and link sales, Generally Manage front of house, ordering and customer service .
* To work alongside pharmacy technicians and under the supervision of the responsible pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.
* To provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients as well as assisting in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.
* To select, label and dispense pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying with all legal requirements,during busy periods
* To ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients.
* To accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.
* To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring these to the attention of the pharmacist.
* To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where it is within your competence.
* To receive stock in accordance with SOPs.
* To ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines.
* To assist with stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the pharmacy environment.
* To liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care
* To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using own knowledge and judgement.
* To select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.
* To provide advice on leading a healthy lifestyle.
* To refer to the pharmacist when appropriate.
* To assist with the engagement of patients onto advanced services such as NMS and vaccination services
* To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of medicines and minor ailments by reading journals, product information and training resources.
* To assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by carrying out reasonable duties as determined by needs of the business

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £500.00 per week

Benefits:

* On-site parking

Experience:

* Pharmacy: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

* MCA Dispensing certification (required)

Work authorisation:

* United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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