Collection of prescription charges / checking patient exemption statements
Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage
Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions
Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record / logbook
Ensuring that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order
Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions
Ordering and unpacking drugs and dressings
Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions and prescriptions from surgeries under the supervision of a dispenser
Taking orders for repeats and dealing with queries from district nurses and support staff
Using the computer to keep records up to date
Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions
Handling controlled drugs (and keeping a register)
Handling prescription money and operating / balancing the till
Assisting when required to meet targets in relation to the dispensing doctors' scheme
Assisting in stock checks, control record / logbook
Training
The standard includes off-the-job training that will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard and is a requirement with Birmingham Metropolitan College. The off-the-job training will be delivered from Mathew Boulton College, Birmingham, on a day release basis. Apprentices are graded according to their performance in the EPA. Upon successful completion, the apprentice will achieve a Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 qualification.
After the apprenticeship
Potential progression onto the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship. Further progression may well be available in other areas within the Pharmacy sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
GCSEs: English grade C/4 or above; Maths grade C/4 or above; Sciience grade C/4 or above
What you’ll need
GCSE
English: C/4 or above
GCSE
Maths: C/4 or above
GCSE
Sciience: C/4 or above
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
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