Following competencies will be expected from a student completing a diploma course in Dispenser. The student should be able to:
- Performs duty, both in the out-patient and in-patient departments and is responsible for the efficient dressing of the patients.
- Indents linen/dressing material required for dressing and maintains the ledgers/stock accordingly.
- Dispatches the dirty linen for washing and receives back the washed linen.
- Prepares and keeps the dressing trolley in order and ready for emergency.
- Prepares the dressing drums for autoclaving by himself or at the central autoclave unit.
- Dispenses prescription medication and other medical products to patients under direction of licensed pharmacist
- Counts pills, labels bottles, prices, and compounds medications to prepare prescriptions for patients as directed
- Performs administrative duties, including answering phones, receiving and inputting prescription orders, operating cash registers, and restocking inventory
- Gathers, organises, and assesses patient information
- Supplies patients with information and education on their prescriptions
- Monitors prescription-filling process to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and pharmacy policies
- Liaises with healthcare providers and patients to obtain correct prescription information
- Answers patients’ questions about their medications under the supervision of the pharmacist
- Takes inventory of drugs on hand and records results
- Places orders for additional drugs as directed by the pharmacist
- Maintains electronic patient information
