Job Description: Pharmacy Dispenser

Job Title:                      Pharmacy Dispenser (Dispensing Nurse)

Duty Station:                Lifelink Hospital / Lifelink Pharmacy

Reports To:                  Head of Dispensary / Pharmacist

Interfaces With:            Clinical Coordinator, Administrator, General Manager and team leaders from other departments

JOB PURPOSE

To dispense drugs as required by patients.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or Certificate in Nursing or Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• At least 1 year of working experience in a medical facility.
• Valid practicing license and registration certificate from the Nurses and Midwives Council, the Allied Health Professionals Council or the Pharmaceutical Society, with an impressive track record.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Medical knowledge.
• Ability to use basic computer software.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills using the teamwork concept.
• Careful and analytical approach to work.
• Sympathetic, supportive and professional approach to patients.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Able to learn independently.
• Detail oriented.
• Possesses physical stamina.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess drug supplies and medical needs of the dispensary/pharmacy.
• Make daily dispensary/pharmacy requisitions from the main store for drugs that are running out of stock or are required by patients or other departments served by the pharmacy/dispensary.
• Receive stock into the dispensary/pharmacy, ensuring the right drugs, quality, quantity and batch are received, in addition to other requirements as per National Drug Authority requirements.
• Ensure drugs are correctly arranged on shelves according to their classification and the FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) rule.
• Dust drugs and shelves daily and maintain a clean working environment.
• Keep a daily temperature record for cold chain items.
• Fill patient prescriptions for both insurance and outpatients, properly file insurance forms, and ensure the right drug is given to the right insurance company.
• Give patients the right drug information while dispensing, including side effects, contraindications, frequency and timing of medication, precautions to be taken and any other relevant information.
• Ensure all drugs sold are posted in the system and transfers are posted to the different departments served.
• Check drug expiries regularly and every time a prescription is filled; items with short expiry should be sorted out and dispensed first.
• Make a daily report on returned drug items, ensuring items not taken and in good condition are returned in the system.
• Carry out monthly stock taking in the dispensary/pharmacy.
• Monitor room temperature in the dispensary/pharmacy and make adjustments as required.
• Record any adverse effects reported about a drug and report them to the pharmacist.
• Ensure drugs and medical supplies tally between the system stock balance and the physical balance at all times.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

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