Senior Pharmacy Dispenser

Job Title: Senior Pharmacy Dispenser

Location: West Region

Working Hours:

• Monday Thursday: 08:00 - 13:30 (Morning Shift), 13:30 - 19:00 (Afternoon shift)
• Friday & Saturday: 08:00 - 14:30 (Morning shift), 14:30 - 20:00 (Afternoon shift)
• Sunday: 08:00 - 15:00

Responsibilities:

1. Medication Dispensing: Oversee and manage medication dispensing operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance with prescriptions, and adherence to patient safety protocols. Provide guidance and support to junior pharmacy staff in dispensing tasks.
2. Clinical Consultation: Utilize advanced knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive clinical consultations to patients, including medication counseling, dosage adjustments, and management of complex medication regimens.
3. Leadership and Training: Serve as a mentor and leader for junior pharmacy staff, providing training, guidance, and support to facilitate their professional development and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality pharmacy services.
4. Inventory Management: Lead inventory management activities, including procurement, stock monitoring, and optimization of inventory levels to ensure availability of medications while minimizing wastage and expiry.
5. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance: Implement and maintain quality assurance measures, including medication reconciliation, adherence programs, and compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate closely with pharmacists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes through medication therapy management, medication reconciliation, and participation in interdisciplinary care teams.

• Educational Background: Diploma or certificate in Pharmacy Dispensing or related field, supplemented by extensive experience working as a pharmacy dispenser or assistant.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in a senior role within a pharmacy setting, with a comprehensive understanding of medication dispensing, clinical counseling, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team, foster a positive work environment, and promote collaboration and teamwork.
• Clinical Expertise: Advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in pharmacotherapy, medication management, and patient counseling, with a focus on optimizing therapeutic outcomes and minimizing medication-related risks.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in pharmacy software systems, inventory management tools, and other relevant technology platforms.
• Ethical Conduct: Commitment to upholding ethical standards, patient confidentiality, and professional integrity in all aspects of pharmacy practice.

Note: This position offers an exciting opportunity for experienced pharmacy dispensers to assume a leadership role within a dynamic pharmacy team in the West Region. The senior pharmacy dispenser will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services, optimizing patient outcomes, and promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.