Support Pharmacist

About the role

To operate the dispensary in accordance with all the legal responsibilities pertaining to the profession of pharmacy. To exercise all aspects of law, ethics and codes of practice as laid down by the Irish Pharmaceutical Society.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team; provide information to medical, nursing and healthcare professionals and patients.
• Scheduling and Demand Planning of pharmacy services and Point of Care out-patient programs.
• Cold chain management and maintenance of GDP
• To maintain excellent stock control including rotation of stock, maintaining appropriate stock levels, using approved suppliers, and maintenance of the prescribed inventory control database.
• Ensure accurate records relating to the procurement, storage, quality control, dispensing, distribution, and destruction of medical products are maintained in accordance with best practice standards and applicable legislation.
• To support the smooth running of the dispensary, including maintaining computer records and ensuring that the paperwork pertaining to the various programs is kept up to date and in line with company procedures and good document management.
• Contribute to Error Management system within the Pharmacy.
• Ensure full compliance with all Health and Safety requirements.
• To participate in meetings and conference calls as requested being mindful that you are a representative of the high professional standards of the organization.
• Create, promote and maintain open communications and healthy working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to further develop innovative services within the organization.
• Support timely month‑end close by coordinating inputs, overseeing all closing activities, and ensuring every task, report, and process is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Key Requirements :
• Enthusiastic, self- motivated with excellent people skills, confidence and demonstrable clinical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and be acutely aware of customer needs while being also being commercially astute.
• Have a key focus on patients and customers ensuring exemplary face to face interactions.
• Highly organised individual who has the ability to work under pressure.
• Positive, committed, loyal and enjoy working in a collaborative environment
• Use of your experience and knowledge of prescription schemes and eligibility requirements to assist patients in accessing the medicine they need and in minimising waste through accurate claiming.
• Passionate, highly driven and motivated individual who loves what they do.

Requirements

• All applicants must be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland or be eligible to register with the PSI immediately.
• Previous experience in Irish community pharmacy is an advantage but full training will be given to those coming from other backgrounds .A newly qualified pharmacist registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) equipped with up‑to‑date clinical knowledge, strong patient‑care skills, and a commitment to safe, evidence‑based dispensing.
• Uniphar Background
• Uniphar Group is a rapidly expanding diversified healthcare services business with a global footprint and a proud heritage in Ireland. Since Uniphar became a publicly listed company in 2019, the Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisiti

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Summary: We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Pharmacist to join the team here in Point of Care. This position is based on-site in Greenogue. Monday to Friday (9.00am - 6.00pm) One-hour lunch break. No BH, late nights or weekends required. Strong support team in place. Company Background Point of Care Pharmacy operates under the larger Uniphar Group, one of Ireland's largest wholesale distributors of pharmaceutical & healthcare products. The Uniphar Group is a leading service provider within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector headquartered in Ireland. We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our professional, quality focused team. This Support Pharmacist role offers an exciting challenge to someone wishing to take to gain experience in a variety of unique pharmacy services including TPN, IV antibiotics and orphan drug dispensing services. Full training will be provided in each service. Objective Acting as the Support Pharmacist you will ensure full compliance with all regulations, code of conduct, Statutory rules and professional guidelines to maintain the highest ethical standards and deliver excellent patient care. You will support the pharmacy team in a busy and challenging environment delivering a variety of home care programmes.

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