Sarah Thelwell

Medicines counter assistants course 2002

NPA Dispensary Assistant course 2003

NVQ NPA Pharmacy Services level 3 2010

Accuracy Checking Technician 2010

• I have been working in my current branch for 23 years working as an Accuracy checker for the last 14 years. I am an enthusiastic confident Accuracy checker who has excellent organisation skills and communication skills. My current job role includes
• Labelling and dispensing of prescriptions
• To ensure that dispensed prescriptions have been assembled and labelled accurately before being transferred to the patient after they have been clinically assessed by a pharmacist.
• Boosted efficiency of prescription processing with meticulous attention to detail during checks.
• MDS

Ordering of repeats

Medication updates

Checking trays

• Sending and receiving orders
• Consistently maintained up-to-date knowledge about new drugs introduced into the market.
• Regularly attended training programmes for continual professional development.
• Provided excellent customer service, addressing queries regarding medications accurately and promptly.
• Assisted in maintaining stock levels, ensuring availability of essential medications in the pharmacy.
• Managed confidential information securely adhering to data protection principles.
• Collaborated with pharmacists to discuss potential medication interactions or contraindications.
• Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable healthcare advice and service.
• Assisted with dispensing duties during busy periods to aid pharmacy workflow.
• Identified high-demand and out-of-stock items for replenishment.
• Answered telephones and provided information about order status, shop hours and pharmacy procedures.
• Consulted patients on current conditions and provided treatment advice.