Pharmacy Support Worker duties

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An employee proficient in multitasking, teamwork, and customer service would be MOST suitable for which role described?

  • Administrative support at Al Rasool School.
  • Classroom assistant at Flixton Girls School.
  • Pharmacy support worker at NHS Foundation Trust. (correct)
  • Manufacturing and distribution at Pistcahio Sweethouse Ltd.

Which scenario BEST illustrates the application of hygiene and safety standards in a pharmacy setting?

  • Repackaging bulk medications into smaller, patient-specific doses. (correct)
  • Consistently reporting for all work at scheduled times.
  • Frequently rearranging the storage of medicines.
  • Dispensing, labeling, and preparing prescriptions for patients.

How might a pharmacy support worker's role most directly contribute to the efficiency of the pharmacy's operations?

  • By taking the register and marking homework.
  • By stocking shelves and organizing the storage of medicines. (correct)
  • By helping students master learning concepts.
  • By ensuring customer experiences stay positive.

Which of the following actions demonstrates proactive problem-solving in a manufacturing and distribution context?

<p>Verifying cleanliness of work areas to reduce contamination. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a school aims to enhance both student safety and curriculum competence, which action would MOST effectively integrate these goals?

<p>Facilitating exciting learning opportunities in the current curriculum. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a professional setting, what behavior BEST showcases a commitment to valuing customers and their choices, while ensuring safety and hygiene?

<p>Assisting customers in selecting products according to their needs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does consistent punctuality MOST enhance the efficacy of manufacturing and distribution processes?

<p>It facilitates the timely completion of tasks with minimal disruption. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How might the skill of 'effective time management' most directly contribute to success in a pharmacy support role?

<p>By enabling timely preparation and dispensing of prescriptions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of administrative support most directly contributes to an effective learning environment?

<p>Helping students master learning concepts through tutoring. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does effective communication skills most significantly contribute to ensuring safety within a school environment?

<p>By clearly conveying safety protocols and emergency procedures. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Pharmacy support worker duties

Dispensing, labeling, and preparing inpatient and outpatient prescriptions for patients.

Customer service

Ensuring customer experiences stayed positive by providing attentive and helpful customer service.

Bilingual

Ability to speak and understand two languages.

Active Listening

Understanding and responding effectively to others.

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Adaptable Multi-tasker

Balancing multiple tasks simultaneously.

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Responsibilities of a Pharmacy Support Worker

Dispensing, labeling, and preparing inpatient and outpatient prescriptions for patients and helping with administrative tasks, such as record-keeping.

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Manufacturing and distribution tasks

Precisely measured, weighed, counted products and materials for packaging and adhering to safety procedures at all times.

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Important skills

Collaborative teamwork, being customer-focused, and effective time management.

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Study Notes

  • Maysem Alkhfaji can be contacted in Manchester, Lancashire M41 9WB, or via 07388225106, and [email protected]

Summary

  • Possesses qualities compatible with a pharmacy setting due to skills and character.
  • Skills include teamwork, multitasking, and awareness.
  • Values customer service and safety.
  • Has a positive and growth-oriented mindset.

Experience

Pharmacy Support Worker

  • From 07/2024 to 12/2024 at NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.
  • Duties included dispensing, labeling, and preparing prescriptions for patients.
  • Responsible for stocking shelves and organizing medicines.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks such as record-keeping.
  • Assembled medication blister packs under supervision.
  • Repackaged bulk medications into smaller, patient-specific doses.
  • Inputted data into the hospital's pharmacy system.

Administrative Support

  • From 09/2022 to 03/2023 at Al Rasool School in Manchester, Lancashire.
  • Handled daily office/school activities, including printing and meeting classroom needs.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Took the register, marked homework, and maintained student records.
  • Ensured student safety inside and outside the classroom.
  • Facilitated exciting learning opportunities to build student confidence and competence.

Manufacturing and Distribution

  • From 12/2021 to 05/2022 at Pistcahio Sweethouse Ltd. in Manchester, Lancashire.
  • Precisely measured, weighed, and counted products and materials for packaging.
  • Adhered to relevant safety procedures.
  • Maintained consistent punctuality and reported for all scheduled work.
  • Verified cleanliness of work areas to reduce injury or contamination risk.
  • Provided attentive and helpful customer service, ensuring positive customer experiences.
  • Assisted customers in selecting products based on individual needs.
  • Addressed customer questions professionally, exceeding expectations.
  • Worked as part of a team, performing cashier duties, product assistance, and cleaning.

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork is a key skill.
  • Demonstrates confident communication.
  • Maintains a positive approach.
  • Practices effective time management.
  • Capable of problem-solving.
  • Functions as bilingual.
  • Is customer-focused.
  • Is an active listener.
  • Adapts to multitasking.

Education

  • Studying Master of Science in Pharmacy at University of Central Lancashire in Preston (2027).
  • Completed A-Levels at Flixton Girls School in Manchester (2022).
  • A-Levels were in Biology, Chemistry, and Photography.
  • Earned GCSEs at Flixton Girls School in Manchester (2020).
  • Achieved a grade 6 in both English Literature and Language.
  • Achieved a grade 5 in Mathematics.

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