medical assistant Canterbury, England
Job description
To participate in the assembly of medicines for issue to the wards and departments against orders signed by authorised staff, ensuring that all issues are recorded on the pharmacy stock control computer. To participate in the packing of deliveries of medicines to the other sites and contribute to the smooth operation of the automated distribution system. To work to agreed protocols, ensuring that all work is subject to appropriate checking processes. Maintain a clean, tidy and orderly ward distribution area.
To participate in the sorting of medicines returned from wards and departments, and in the disposal of expired and unusable stock according to procedure. To participate in routine checks of stock levels within the pharmacy, including expiry date monitoring, following written protocols. To routinely fill up the stock shelves. To participate in the daily stock check and regular expiry date checks and to deal with expired stocks according to the standard operating procedures.
To assist in the receipt and stock rotation of medicines. To deliver medicines to the wards and assisting portering staff if required (infrequent). To undertake other duties as deemed necessary for the good of the service. To provide an effective and friendly service to all customers To work within the bounds of the Job Description and Standard Operating Procedures Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
