This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a community pharmacy by integrating knowledge of workplace rights and responsibilities, organisational policies and procedures and by using effective work practices to plan and organise daily work activities.
This unit applies to any individual working at any level as a pharmacy or dispensary assistant in a community pharmacy. They may report directly to a retail supervisor or manager, under the overall supervision of a pharmacist, or report directly to a pharmacist.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Working in Industry
Community Pharmacy
| Mapping | Notes | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supersedes SIRCIND201 - Operate in a community pharmacy framework | Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Not equivalent. • Title changed to better reflect intent. • Significant changes to Elements and Performance Criteria to clarify content. • Removal of: o Customer service skills (other units) o Element 1 covered by SIRCIND002 Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines o Element 2 covered by SIRCDIS001 Assist customers with prescriptions. | 30/Mar/2016 |
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