Pharmacist Assistant

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To assist the pharmacist in dispensing and to perform pharmacy related administrative duties.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Stock control
2. Dispensing (under supervision of pharmacist)
3. Administration
4. Housekeeping
5. Frontshop service

JOB REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Dispensing knowledge
Knowledge of dispensing systems and ordering systems

JOB REQUIRED SKILLS
Computer literacy – Basic MS Office skills

3. EXPERIENCE
Two years’ experience as a trainee in a pharmacy

4. FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS
Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic
Qualified as post basic pharmacist assistant
Registered as a post basic pharmacist assistant with pharmacy council

COMPETENCIES
Essential
? Working with people
? Adhering to principles and values
? Relating and networking
? Presenting and communicating information
? Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
? Following instructions and procedures
? Coping with pressures and setbacks

Desirable
? Deciding and initiating action
? Applying professional and technical expertise
? Analysing

Relevant
? Persuading and influencing
? Planning and organising
? Achieving personal work goals and objectives

Working hours
Retail hours – week-ends and shifts