Job Description – Pharmacy Clerk

The following information are just an example of how a Pharmacy Clerk job description should look like, if you’re preparing your own pharmacy policy, you can tailor the job preferences based on your current institution needs and regal requirements.

Department:

Pharmacy department.

Job title:

Pharmacy Clerk.

Organization structure:

• Reports to: Pharmacy director, pharmacy supervisor, senior pharmacists, junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Responsible for:
  • Duties assigned.
• Liaises with: Pharmacy staff, medical and nursing staff.

Pharmacy Clerk Job Summary

• Acts as an assistant to the pharmacist in the clerical duties and works under his / her direct supervision in relieving him / her of many non-professional duties.

Pharmacy Clerk Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all required reports, letters including statistical summaries, personnel reports, and all clerical work required by his/her pharmacy supervisor.
• Maintains stock levels and stocks control in the assigned and other pre-designated areas e.g. Nursing units, floor stock, etc.
• Monitors inventory of outdated drugs.
• Fills floor stock orders.
• Assists in filling prescription orders.
• Assists in preparing intravenous solutions some galenicals, and compounding simple preparations.
• Maintains adequate stock of pre-packed pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains patient profiles.
• Assists in stock ordering and stock receiving from pharmacy store.
• Ensures cleanliness of work areas.
• Runs errand at the request of a pharmacist.
• Assists in the inventory of pharmacy stocks.
• Removes from stock, write-up/print-out and package all drugs returned to the pharmacy store, including expired drugs.
• Keeps supplies e.g. Label, bags, etc. Stocked.
• Operates computer for all data entry, generates labels and reports.
• Checks refrigerator temperature and keeps record on daily basis at pharmacy
• Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Participates in hospital and pharmacy continuing education program.
• Participates and attends quality activities.
• Implements and adheres to applicable laws and regulations like administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Report any occurrence not consistent with the operation of the hospital or standard of service for patients, employees or visitors.
• Adheres to proper safety precautions and infection prevention and control.
• Actively participates in the promotion and implementation of patient and family rights.

Pharmacy Clerk Qualification, Licensure, Education, Experience, Special Skill

• Education / licensure:
  • High school graduate or equivalent (with one-year training)
  • Diploma of pharmacy or equivalent from recognized institute.

• Professional experience:
  • Min 2 years’ experience in hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy with job performance rating.
  • Preference will be given to candidate who has worked at sister hospitals or with the same position in a similar hospital capacity based on a Vacant position and pharmacy assessment program.

• Specialized knowledge:
  • Typing minimum 30 words per minute.
  • Knowledge of drug terminology.
  • Demonstrates excellent computer skills.

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