Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant FIRST HEALTH (MIDLANDS) LIMITED
Assists in preparing and dispensing drugs to patients and healthcare providers. Verifies prescriptions are filled correctly and in a timely manner. Interacts with patients in delivering medications and completing other sales transactions. Receives, records, and stores medications coming into the pharmacy.
Closing date: 30 Sep 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,004.32
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Hours: 30 - 35 Days: Monday 9-4 Tuesday 9-4 Wednesday 9-4 Thursday 9-4 Saturday 9-4 Breaks: one hour Holidays: Statutory Sick Pay: Statutory Sick Pay
Total hours per week: 36
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
15 Oct 2022
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Date posted
30 May 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000050404
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- 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
Prepares billing information for medications
Completes patients' sales transactions for purchase of prescription and over-the-counter medications as well as other pharmaceutical products
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Standards are occupation-focused; they are not qualification-led. The learning happens throughout the apprenticeship. And the apprentice is assessed at the end. There is a focus on key areas – knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSB)
- Highlights of the new Standard:
- 1. There is a major shift from assessing to learning. Instead of continually assessing learners, assessors will be more like tutors or mentors – planning activities, sending feedback and supporting apprentices until the EPA (End Point Assessment). The EPAO (End Point Assessment Organisation) will then be responsible for assessing the apprentice.
- 2. Instead of assessing apprentices, on-programme learning will meet all the KSBs in the standard and prepare apprentices for their EPA. Mentors will need to check which assessment methods are used in the EPA and do mock tests and practice runs as the apprentice approaches the EPA.
- 3. The standards include a 20% off-the-job training requirement. This means providers and employers need to work together to plan learning activities outside of the apprentice's normal working duties. Off-the-job training is mandatory and will be audited, so it needs to be properly organised and recorded.
- 4. Apprentices are now graded according to their performance in the EPA. This means mentors will need to work closely with their learners to get the most out of them – planning activities to coach borderline apprentices and stretch and challenge high achievers.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharmacist
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4 or above) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
FIRST HEALTH (MIDLANDS) LIMITED
Address
Brutons Pharmacy
1 Mervyn Place,
Bradley,
WV14 8DD
Training
Training provider
BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
Contact
Zeaba Winning
07712407430
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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