Pharmacy Assistant

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

The Pharmacy Assistant reports to the senior Pharmacist assigned to the facility.

NATURE & SCOPE

The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for providing support to the Pharmacists as well as other classifications of Pharmacy staff, to collectively provide a high quality of service and health care to both the internal and external clientele inclusive of but not limited to physicians, nurses and patients.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Pharmacy Assistant:

• Assists in the preparation and compounding of both Aseptic and Non-sterile extemporaneous formulation.
• Screens, verifies, processes and prepares proprietary/bulk stock/ward stock/medication orders and requests.
• Receives and stores stock and check for expiry dates of all pharmaceutical items.
• Assists in entering prescription orders into the information system (electronic or paper-based).
• Prepares documentation for recordkeeping (physical and electronic) as well as other inventory management related documentation inclusive of and not limited to dangerous drugs, antibiotics, controlled drugs and general prescription books.
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of ward medication carts and deliver same.
• Co-ordinates with Pharmacists and others in the preparation of up-to-date drug availability lists for various authorized clients including and not limited to medical practitioners, as well as other pharmacy related inventory related correspondence.
• Assists in the pre-packaging of therapeutic and non-therapeutic items, including solids, liquids, injectibles, ointments and creams.
• Performs related work as required by the appropriate Authority.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical support fundamental, principles and practices.
• Sound knowledge of the Policies and Legal Regulatory Framework of the institution.
• Strong communicative and interpersonal skills.
• Sound comprehensive, analytical and calculative ability.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
• Inventory management skills

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate in Pharmacy Assistant from College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) or another recognized University.
• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not applicable.

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP

Internal:

• Pharmacist I
• Pharmacist II
• Pharmacist III
• Clinical staff
• Nursing staff
• Members of the Pharmacy Department
• All other staff members

External:

• General Public
• Pharmaceutical suppliers
• Pharmacy Board
• Other Regional Health Authorities