Pharmacy Assistant
24 hours ago
Job summary
You will assist the pharmacy department in ordering the medicines required to satisfy the needs of a busy hospital. You will also assist in other aspects of the pharmacy service, such as stock management and dispensing, helping to ensure the highest quality of pharmaceutical care is given to our patients.
The team has a strong focus on training and development and supports career progression within the department.
Service requirements include participation in late duty, weekend and bank holiday working.
Main duties of the job
To accurately process orders ensuring that contract lines have been ordered where applicable.
To place orders with Manufacturers and Wholesalers electronically using a web based ordering system.
To order medical and special gases when required.
To pass invoices and credit notes promptly and investigate, rectify or report discrepancies immediately.
To investigate and action medications on 'To Follow' to ensure that the stock is obtained as quickly as possible whilst considering urgency and cost.
To ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and filed appropriately and that filing systems are kept up to date and in good order.
To liaise with the Procurement Manager regarding out of stocks, non-contract and supplier issues.
To claim monies back from Manufacturers for off-contract purchases where applicable.
Follow Departmental SOPs at all times.
About us
If you're looking for a new opportunity in a challenging but rewarding aspect of pharmacy then this may be the opportunity for you...
The James Paget University Hospital pharmacy department is looking for someone to join our pharmacy procurement team. Previous experience in any sector of pharmacy is essential and the successful candidate will have an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Hospital pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential as full training in medicines ordering processes will be provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will assist the pharmacy department in ordering the medicines required to satisfy the needs of a busy hospital. You will also assist in other aspects of the pharmacy service, such as stock management and dispensing, helping to ensure the highest quality of pharmaceutical care is given to our patients.
The team has a strong focus on training and development and supports career progression within the department.
Service requirements include participation in late duty, weekend and bank holiday working.
To accurately process orders ensuring that contract lines have been ordered where applicable.
To place orders with Manufacturers and Wholesalers electronically using a web based ordering system.
To order medical and special gases when required.
To pass invoices and credit notes promptly and investigate, rectify or report discrepancies immediately.
To investigate and action medications on 'To Follow' to ensure that the stock is obtained as quickly as possible whilst considering urgency and cost.
To ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and filed appropriately and that filing systems are kept up to date and in good order.
To liaise with the Procurement Manager regarding out of stocks, non-contract and supplier issues.
To claim monies back from Manufacturers for off-contract purchases where applicable.
Follow Departmental SOPs at all times.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
GCSEs Word processing and use of Internet and IT skills NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Ability to prioritise Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team or people orientated position Ability to understand the needs of patients/staff and respond accordingly Pharmacy experience
Desirable
Experience of working in a hospital environment
Skills
Essential
Self-Confident with the ability to work alone and as part of a team Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the working environment-
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