Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:45 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Maintain pharmaceutical imprest stock

Maintain pharmaceutical imprest stock

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPHA010
State Code
OEI55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/11/2022
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/06/2023
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
15/06/2023
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to monitor and respond to imprest stock requirements, including selection, dispatch and documentation activities.This unit applies to hospital or health services pharmacy assistants and technicians working under the supervision of an authorised person.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor imprest stock against requirements.
  • 1.1. Establish needs to replenish stock and determine quantity from specified minimum and maximum levels.
  • 1.2. Use appropriate technology to complete stock checks and generate picking lists of requisition items as required.
  • 1.3. Check that requisition lists comply with operating procedures and department requirements.
  • 1.4. Identify and report deviations to an authorised person according to scope of own job role.
2. Select and dispatch stock.
  • 2.1. Apply the principles of safe medication storage to reduce the risk of selection errors.
  • 2.2. Obtain clearance for orders from an authorised person where required.
  • 2.3. Select requisitioned products and place into appropriate delivery containers.
  • 2.4. Interpret information in pharmacy management systems, complete accurate transactions and generate packing slip.
  • 2.5. Store and pack completed requisitions within the pharmacy prior to delivery ensuring all labelling requirements are met.
  • 2.6. Deliver stock to designated areas.
  • 2.7. Ensure stock is rotated and within the expiration date.
  • 2.8. Store and pack stock according to manufacturers’ recommended storage conditions including temperature and light sensitive medication.
  • 2.9. Download and read temperature monitor information and take appropriate action if outside of recommended range.
  • 2.10. Ensure an authorised person verifies, checks and signs for medication on receipt where required.
3. Complete documentation process.
  • 3.1. Complete and file documentation according to required procedures.
  • 3.2. Collate medication usage information and record statistics for authorised person.
  • 3.3. Update imprest lists based on stock usage and medication inventory changes following consultation with relevant staff.
  • 3.4. Report changes to stock usage that may impact on stock control to an authorised person.
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUZ97 HLTPHA001 Maintain pharmaceutical imprest stock Unit of competency