Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Procurement & Homecare

at  George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Main duties and Responsibilities 1. Produce orders for routine and non-routine medicines, release and send through ordering system. Ensure printed copies signed off by appropriate Pharmacist each morning and afternoon in order to meet deadlines set by individual suppliers. 2.
To use IT systems to procure pharmaceutical stock in line with regional & local contract agreements 3. To identify, analyse and resolve problems with contract/non-contract prices and drug shortages in liaison with suppliers, with the support of the Lead Technician. 4. To follow departmental procedures to claim back reimbursement for off-contract purchasing 5.
To work closely and supervise with the pharmacy stores team to facilitate for an efficient ordering/receipt/invoicing service. 6. To assist in the receipt and supply of pharmaceuticals to ensure the smooth running of stores area. 7.
Investigate and resolve of discrepancies in stock, deliveries and supplies to wards and departments, escalating to Lead Technicians where appropriate

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