Summary of Job Specifications:
The Pharmacist is responsible for the dispensing of items including inventory managment and will adhere to the legal and ethical guidelines to ensure the correct and safe supply of medical products to the general public.
He/she will supervise staff and ensure all guidelines are adhered to, while monitoring the sale of over-the-counter medical products and instruct patients on the use of medicnes and medical devices. Specialist health checks, such as blood pressure monitoring and diabetes screening will be done.
Primary Responsiblities include:
- Dispensing prescription medicines to the public
- Ensuring that different treatments are compatible
- Checking dosage and ensuring that medicines are cortrectly and safely supplied and labeled
- Supervising the preparation of any medicines
- Keeping register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes
- Liaising with doctors about prescriptions
- Counseling and advising the public on treatment of minor ailments
- Advising patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatments
- Managing, supervising and training pharmacy support staff
- Assisting in inventory and receivables mangement of all stock under their immediate supervision
- Keeping up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses, sourcing items for patients as the need dictates
Academic Qualifications and Professional Experience:
- Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
- Registration with the Pharmacy Board of Jamaica
- Minimum of two (2) years experience
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