Pill Maker Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Pill Maker Operator Do?
Pill maker operators tend the pilling machine that create pills in various sizes and shapes. They also fill the machine with necessary materials, open valves to control the flow of the materials, and regulate the temperature of the machine.
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Pharmaceutical Products
The offered pharmaceutical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Pill Maker Operator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialPharmaceutical Products knowledge
The offered pharmaceutical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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EssentialPersonal Protective Equipment knowledge
Types of protective materials and equipment foreseen for various types of tasks such as general or specialised cleaning activities.
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EssentialPharmacy Law knowledge
The legal and other requirements associated with the pursuit of pharmacy activities.
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialControl Temperature skill
Measure and adjust temperature of a given space or object.
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EssentialMonitor Automated Machines skill
Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in …
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EssentialMonitor Valves skill
Monitor and accordingly adjust the valves in order to allow a specific amount of liquids (such as ammonia sulfuric acid or viscous soap) or steam into the mixer or machine.
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EssentialSupply Machine skill
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the …
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EssentialMaintain Adequate Medication Storage Conditions skill
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for medication.
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EssentialManage Medical Supply Chains skill
Ensure that medicines are stored in appropriate facilities and environmental conditions to ensure stability, quality and safety of the medicinal product over its shelf life, storing medicines in a safe, …
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EssentialOperate Pill Making Machine skill
Operate machines to create pills for medicinal purposes.
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EssentialPrepare Prescription Labels skill
Prepare prescription labels, select the type of prescription container and attach the prescription labels to the container.
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Optional Skills (5 of 11 displayed)
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OptionalComply With Legislation Related To Health Care skill
Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.
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OptionalAdvise Customers On Usage Of Medical Products skill
Provide advice to customers on what medical products can be used for various medical conditions.
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OptionalCheck For Medication Expiry Terms skill
Regularly check medication in pharmacy, wards and units, for expiry dates, replacing the expired drugs according to standard procedures.
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OptionalDispense Medicines skill
Review and dispense medicines and validate prescriptions ensuring that they are authentic, correctly interpreted and in line with legal requirements, selecting the correct medicine, strength and pharmaceutical form in accordance …
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OptionalEnsure The Appropriate Supply In Pharmacy skill
Guarantee the correct distribution of the pharamacy products.
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OptionalMaintain Pharmacy Records skill
Maintain the required pharmacy records such as files, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, and registries of narcotics, poisons, and controlled drugs.
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OptionalManufacture Medicines skill
Formulate and compound medicines performing pharmaceutical calculations, selecting the appropriate route of administration and dosage form for the medicine, the appropriate ingredients and excipients of the required quality standard, and …
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OptionalParticipate In Medical Inventory Control skill
Participate in inventory control and safe storage of materials and re-order supplies.
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OptionalPerform Pill Branding skill
Perform the printing of the institution identity on pills using the pill branding laptop.
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OptionalPrepare Medication From Prescription skill
Prepare the pharmaceutical form of medicinal products according to the prescription received from the medical doctor.
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OptionalScoop Medicinal Preparations skill
Scoop medicinal preparations into the capsulating machine's filling hopper
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