Relief Pharmacist

The Pharmacist is responsible for compounding and dispensing drugs and other pharmaceutical products. He/She may be involved in the ordering, issuing and maintaining of adequate supply of pharmaceutical and other goods and assignments are received in the form of prescriptions.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Complete prescription processing inclusive of receipt, screening, preparation of medication (reconstitution of suspension, calculation of dosages based on weight), dispensing and counseling of patient.
• Perform routine maintenance of inventory- inclusive of regular ordering and sourcing of stock, either from main supplier or privately owned company. Closely monitor expiry dates, items that are going below the buffer stock and report the same.
• Compounds ointments pastes and suspensions.
• Provides drug information to patients, members of staff, health care professionals and students pharmacists either verbally via telephone or personally.
• Performs discharge counselling, medication reconciliation and medicine management in clinical areas.
• Re-stocks the after-hours Pharmacy after medication has been utilized from it.
• Provides appropriate emergency items either for Poison Calls or Medical Emergencies.
• Educates the other members of the health care team on issues relating to pharmacy.
• Assist in the development of policy/procedures and protocols for Pharmacy Department in collaboration with other members of the pharmacy team.
• Performs any other related duties as required by the Pharmacy. 

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge if the principles, practices and techniques of professional pharmacy.
• Knowledge of the Pharmacy Board Ordinance and related Ordinances.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Sounds decision making skills.
• Ability to prepare and dispense drugs and pharmaceutical products.
• Ability to maintain inventory and other records and to prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, other employees and the public.
• Ability to work within an integrated approach supported by sounds individual decisions.

  MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Registered as a licensed Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Trinidad & Tobago.