Pharmacy Assistant

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pre-packages Medicines for distribution. 
• Organises and Maintains work area. 
• Assists in preparing, packaging and labelling medicines for dispensing.
• Assists in preparing extemporaneous compounds. 
• Assists with Proprietary and Emergency Trolley maintenance. 
• Assists with maintaining Pharmacy Records 
• Assists with data entry into the Health Information Management System.
• Assists Pharmacist in managing inventory. 
• Undertakes additional duties as may be considered necessary by the Pharmacist.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Pharmacy Assistant Certificate from the College of Science Technology and Applied  Art of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) or other equivalent qualification recognized by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago  
• Registration as Pharmacy Assistant with the Pharmacy Board of Trinidad & Tobago  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of professional pharmacy. 
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Board Ordinance and related Ordinances. 
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Supplies. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, other  employees and the public. 
• The ability to understand and value individual differences and to consider these  differences when working with others  
• The ability to maintain a level of sensitivity and flexibility for the diverse needs and  perspectives of others. 
• ICT skills - Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

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