Pharmacy Technician

Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support daily pharmaceutical operations, including prescription preparation, labeling, inventory management, and secure storage of medications in line with regulatory standards. The role requires a Diploma in Pharmacy and a valid DOH/DHA/MOH license with 1–2 years of hospital or outpatient pharmacy experience.

The candidate will assist with compounding, dosing calculations, and administrative tasks in a busy

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy.
• Valid DOH/DHA/MOH license.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an outpatient or hospital pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in daily pharmaceutical operations including preparation, labeling and distribution of medications.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by monitoring stock levels, placing orders and verifying receipts.
• Receives and stores deliveries of medications and supplies.
• Prepares intravenous solutions and admixtures using aseptic techniques.
• Calculates dosages and ensures accurate dosing for patients of all ages.
• Packages unit-dose tablets from bulk bottles for patient doses.
• Supports pharmacy administrative tasks such as labeling and filing.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Inventory management

Education

Diploma in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centred outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centred outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre (ICLDEC) is a global leader in diabetes and endocrine treatment, education and research. Established in 2006 by Mubadala in partnership with Restricted the UK’s Imperial College London, the Centre specializes in treating all types of diabetes and endocrine disorders, as well as focusing on diabetes research, training, and public health awareness. The Centre, which operates four branches across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, has gained international recognition for its holistic approach to the treatment of diabetes and related complications that enables patients to receive the full spectrum of care in one place.

The Pharmacy Technician role is responsible for providing assistance in the daily pharmaceutical operations by executing pharmacy related and administrative activities including but not limited to preparation and filling of prescriptions, maintenance of pharmacy inventory and ensuring safe and secure storage conditions of pharmaceutical medications and supplies in line with MH and DOH/DHA policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in the daily pharmaceutical operations including but not limited to preparation, double checking, labelling, appropriate distribution and delivery of medications in compliance with the specified local and international standards.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by executing activities including but not limited to monitoring the pharmaceutical stock to determine the level of inventory supplies and required medications, placing and expediting pharmaceutical orders, verifying receipts and removing outdated drugs.
• Receives and stores incoming deliveries of medication and supplies.
• Prepares intravenous solutions, extemporaneous medication and admixtures using aseptic techniques and by performing pharmaceutical dosage calculation for patients of all ages and cases.
• Recognizes any inappropriate dosing during calculation of medical dosage for patients based on available dosage forms.
• Formulates unit-dose tablets from bulk bottles using the pre-packaging machines in order to provide patients with the exact dose required.
• Assists in executing the pharmacy related administrative activities such as filling prescriptions, typing labels and filing charge slips.
• Monitors and records the pharmacy temperature and humidity and performs inspections to ensure safe and secure storage conditions of pharmaceutical medications and supplies.
• Operates, maintains and conducts routine checks and calibrations of all pharmaceutical equipment in line with the standard operation procedures and manufacturer guidelines to mitigate and avoid any equipment malfunctions.
• Assists the Pharmacy team in providing medication, pharmacological information and pharmaceutical services to patients and relevant medical caregivers.
• Maintains required records of all pharmacy activities and develops incident reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Develops records of medications and supplies distributed to patients.
• Provides supervision, guidance, on the job training and shares continuous constructive feedback for direct reports if required.
• Pro-actively identifies and meets self-development requirements for professional growth by developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.
• Maintains the required Continuous Medical Education (CME) hours in compliance with DOH/DHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy
• Valid DOH/DHA/MOH license.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an outpatient or hospital pharmacy setting