Maintain pharmaceutical records

Description

Maintain accuracy of prescription records and inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products.

Alternative labels

maintain accurate pharmaceutical records
keep track of pharmaceutical records
keep pharmaceutical records
manage pharmaceutical records
maintain pharmaceutical record

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Maintain pharmaceutical records is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Pharmacy technician: Pharmacy technicians, under the supervision of a pharmacist, check incoming goods, control stock, handle and store pharmaceuticals properly. Where permitted by national rules, they dispense medication and provide advice on their appropriate use.
Pharmacy assistant: Pharmacy assistants perform general duties, such as stock management, serving at the cash desk, or performing administrative duties. They deal with the inventory within the pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Optional skill

Maintain pharmaceutical records is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Maintain pharmaceutical records – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022