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name: medical-goods-specialised-seller
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'medical goods specialised seller' (also: medical goods salesperson, pharmacy salesperson, drugstore specialised seller, chemist shop specialised seller, retail chemist shop salesperson, medical supply store salesperson). Use when the user asks for typical medical goods specialised seller work such as: Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels.; Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.; Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate."
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# Medical Goods Specialised Seller

Medical goods specialised sellers dispense medicinal drugs and provide advice.

## Core workflow

1. Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels.
2. Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
3. Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
4. Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
5. Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
6. Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
7. Price and file prescriptions that have been filled.
8. Clean and help maintain equipment or work areas and sterilize glassware, according to prescribed methods.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- advise on medical products
- apply numeracy skills
- carry out active selling
- carry out order intake
- carry out products preparation
- characteristics of products
- characteristics of services
- check for medication expiry terms
- demonstrate products' features
- e-commerce systems
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- examine merchandise
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- identify customer's needs
- issue sales invoices

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Outlook
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/aa9c6416-6a17-4e2f-a7c4-6d47c205d480), O*NET 30.3 (29-2052.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*