PHARMACY ASSISTANT, PHARMACY
- To screen in-coming prescription ( In and Outpatient)
- To fill the prescription according to the directions given.
- To counter-check the prepared drugs against the prescription
- To dispense the drugs to the patient and provide the necessary instruction.
- To send all prepared/take away drugs to wards
- To compound lotions and mixtures and prepares dilutions for stock and for extemporaneous use.
- To repack bulk drugs into suitable units for dispensing.
- To indent for drugs, containers and labels for pharmacy use whenever required.
- To assist in stock-taking
- To assist Pharmacist(s) in ward check
- To do cytotoxic drug reconstitution.
- Adhere to all Acts, Laws, and Rules and Regulation governing the pharmacy services at all times.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Pharmacist-in-charge and Pharmacist.
- To carry out duties as an employee as stipulated in Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994:-
- To take reasonable care at work for the safety of yourself and other persons;
- To co-operate with your employer or any other person in the discharge of any duty;
- To wear or use any protective equipment or clothing provided by the employer;
- To comply with any instruction or measure on occupational safety and health.
- Participate actively in any other new service that is introduced by the department.
- Ensure all policies and procedures of ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Hospital Accreditation or any other Quality certification are adhered to and records maintained, if and when these programs are implemented.
- Ensure the policies on patient’s and family’s rights are addressed at all times.
- Ensure compliance to Patient safety goals as safety improvement measures recommended by World Alliance for Patient Safety (2008)
- Ensure adhere to Standard People Practice (SPP)
- Ensure to actively participate in all 5S activities