Pharmacist Valudrug Pharmacy-trelawny

JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacist/Manager is responsible for proper management of the inventory and will adhere to the legal and ethical guidelines to ensure the correct and safe supply of medical products to the general public. The Pharmacist will supervise staff and ensure all guidelines are followed.  In the dispensing, the Pharmacist will ensure that the patients are duly counselled.  He/She will also monitor the sales of over-the-counter medical products and instruct patients on the use of medicines and medical devices.  Specialist health checks, such as blood pressure monitoring and diabetes screening will be done.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 Dispense prescription medicines to the public
 Ensure different treatments are compatible
 Check dosage and ensure that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labelled
 Supervise the preparation of any medicines
 Keep a register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes
 Liaise with doctors about prescriptions
 Counsel and advise the public on the treatment of minor ailments
 Advise patients of any adverse side effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatments
 Manage, supervise and train pharmacy support staff
 Assist in Inventory and Receivables management of all stock under immediate supervision
 Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses
 Source items for patients as the need dictates

QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelors of Pharmacy
 Minimum two years working experience in a Pharmacy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 Excellent Time Management
 Excellent written and oral communication
 Detail oriented, pays keen attention to accuracy
 Ability to work flexible schedules
 Must be able to work in a fast paced environment