This programme covers essential courses such as book keeping, preparation of health insurance claims form, stock control, retail skills, the classification of medicines, abuse and misuse of medicines, referral to the pharmacist and product knowledge. This course develops confidence at the counter and provides in-depth product knowledge and advanced communication skills in preparing a dispensing assistant for challenges. The individual’s knowledge is also broadened with the infusion of courses such as Health Psychology, Health Education and Client Care
Dispensing Assistant Job Description
They assist pharmacists in a hospital, clinic or retail pharmacy. Not only do dispensary assistants fill medicine prescriptions but also update patients’ medication record on a regular basis. They provide auxiliary services in pharmacy shops and other pharmaceutical industries in the country
Duration
1 year.
Entry Requirements
- SSCE/WASSCE with five {6} passes or equivalent (SSSCE: A-E WASSCE: A1-D7)
- Mature applicants with working experience in pharmacy shop / Dispensing workers and Healthcare Assistant can apply.
Job opportunities for Dispensing Assistants
- Mainly on the pharmaceutical sector
Pharmaceutical Industries
- Assist in packaging
- Labeling
Distribution /marketing
- Marketing Assistance
Wholesale
- Generation of invoicing
- Assist in the procurement procedure
- Assist in warehouse management
Retails
- Shop attendant
Hospital Pharmacy
- Assist in all dispensary activities
- Preparation of National Health Insurance Claims Form
Requirements
- SSSCE/WASSCE with five {6} passes or equivalent (SSSCE: A-C, WASSCE: A1-C6)
- Matured applicants must be 25 years and above with 3 years working experience and must pass selection interview (oral and written)