Store Distribution & Receiving Assistant -Pharmacy

Job Description

Receives, stores, and distributes all items for the Pharmacy Department.

Responsibilities

• Receives materials from vendors per the LPO issued and reports discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Ensures that all cold store items are issued immediately on arrival against a goods-issued note.
• Checks all delivered items for expiry and batch before acceptance.
• Ensures labelling of medication according to pharmacy guidelines for High alert medication, LASA medication, oncology, and any other special requirements according to pharmacy policies 
• Ensures barcoding of medication received as required. 
• Receives requests from American Hospital Dubai and Satellite Clinics and replenishes stocks to the wards according to schedule promptly and according to pharmacy policies. 
• Ensures appropriate communication with American Hospital Dubai’s departments regarding stock replenishment, expiry replacement, and any other additional concerns. 
• Notifies the supervisor if excess quantity is to be issued as per Department request.
• Ensures that all items received are correct in quantity and that the items are checked for details by the staff.
• Participates in cycle counts as advised by supervisor. 
• Participates in yearly inventory count for all American Hospital Dubai’s departments including pharmacy. 
• Reviews the designated monthly expiry.
• Keeps all paperwork on receipt of materials safely and makes entries in the system on the same day.
• Notes down batch numbers and expiry date details on delivery notes or invoices wherever required.
• Ensures that medication is stored on the shelves in a manner whereby they can be issued on a first-in-first-out (FIFO) basis.
• Adheres to pharmacy laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy store area.
• Follows safety protocols and procedures for handling medications.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Management or related field

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in receiving and distribution of Medical Supplies.