Pharmacy Assistant

Kek Lok Si Charitable Hospital; Ayer Itam; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kek Lok Si Charitable Hospital in Ayer Itam, Penang seeks a Pharmacist Assistant to support pharmacists in preparing, labeling and dispensing medications following prescriptions.

The role involves inventory management, stock recording, expiry checks, and adherence to FEFO/FIFO, while complying with hospital policies. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with willingness to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy is a must.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is an advantage.
• Familiar with drug names, brands and calculations.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in prescription handling.
• Basic inventory management.
• Good interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team and willing to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists in preparing, labeling, checking and dispensing medications per physicians' prescriptions.
• Assist in inventory stock management, including recording, storage, expiry checks and stock audits with FEFO/FIFO practices.
• Comply with hospital and departmental policies.
• Undertake other tasks as directed by Pharmacists.

Education

Diploma in Pharmacy

Job description

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Kek Lok Si Charitable Hospital - Ayer Itam, Penang

• Assist the Pharmacists in preparing, labelling, checking and dispensing medications for patients in accordance with physicians' prescriptions.
• Assist in inventory stock management, e.g. recording and storage of stock, performing monthly stock expiry checking and stock audit, adhering to FEFO/ FIFO for stock replenishment and arrangement
• Comply with hospital and departmental policies.
• Undertake other relevant tasks as may be directed by the Pharmacists from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Recognised Diploma in Pharmacy.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy will be an added advantage.
• Familiar with drug name, brand name and calculation.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in prescription handling.
• Basic inventory management.
• Good interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work as a team and willing to work shifts.