Supervising Pharmacist - Co. Cork
The SVP roster is currently 36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts). There is a strong Manager and support team in place in this branch.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To strictly observe the statutory regulations relating to the supply of medicinal products.
- To adhere to dispensing standard operating procedures and ensure maintenance of the appropriate records and hygiene within the pharmacy as per the Pharmacy Act 2008.
- To ensure that any issues of a Health and Safety nature are brought to the attention of the managing pharmacist.
- To fulfil the required advisory role in relation to over-the-counter medicines and ensure that staff on the medicine counter are aware of the procedure for counter prescribing and their limitations.
- Ensure that the proper procedures for the various Department of Health Schemes, e.g., DPS, LTI, GMS, are carried out and kept up to date, submitted properly at the end of each month, and that payments are reconciled as set down by Company Procedures.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels in the Pharmacy, ensuring the correct storage and monitoring of dated products.
- Assume full responsibility during the absence of the Pharmacist for supervising the pharmacy in the provision of medicinal products.
- To ensure that the Pharmacy is kept clean and tidy, and any Health and Safety issues are brought promptly to the attention of the Pharmacy Manager.
- To ensure that while on duty, the highest standards of care and service are delivered.
- To understand, support and participate in the retail operation of the Pharmacy.
- To participate in training and development programmes provided by the pharmacy.
- To keep abreast of all changes to registration and PSI practice guidance.
- Any other duties as required
Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required
- 4/5 years post-registration experience in a similar role.
- Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland.
- Excellent attention to detail is essential.
- Highly organised with a proven ability to work on multiple tasks accurately in a busy environment.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Flexible and willing to engage fully with all elements of the operation of the Pharmacy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Discretion when addressing customer queries and treating customer/patient information confidentially.
- Good IT skills are an advantage.
Conditions:
- Alternative weekends off
- No evening, Sunday or public holiday shifts required
- PSI Fees paid
- Strong support team on site
- Induction & full training provided
- Pension Scheme facilitated through Payroll
- Bike to work scheme
- In-store discounts
- Staff discounts
Supervising Pharmacist, Support Pharmacist, MP, SP, Community Pharmacist, Pharmacist, Cork
For more information, please get in touch with Brian Mahon on 086 7773856
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