Pharmacy Assistant

Columbia Asia Group; Johor; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant in Johor, Malaysia. The role involves screening prescriptions, ensuring accurate dispensing, and providing patient guidance, requiring both a Diploma in Pharmacy and fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Join a dedicated team ensuring high-quality healthcare services close to home.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy or relevant certificate/license required.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of drug names and pharmacy math is necessary; computer literacy is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Screen and fill prescriptions as per directions; maintain accurate dispensing records.
• Adhere to practices regarding expensive and controlled drugs; provide patient instructions clearly.
• Coordinate with clinical team and ensure compliance with storage and requisitioning of drugs.

Skills

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Pharmacy math

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma in Pharmacy

Certificate/license issued by the Ministry of Health

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Screen incoming prescription.
2. Ensure the medication orders are entered into dispensing program accurately and software utilized correctly.
3. Fill up the prescription according to the direction given.
4. Maintain accurate dispensing records and ensure that the medication is labelled with the correct drug name, strength, quantity, directions for use, patient's name and include any additional information. Provide a second-check on all medication issued.
5. Adhere to practice policies and procedures for dispensing medicines, in particular those relating to expensive and controlled drugs.
6. Ensure that the correct medication and prescription is given to the patient, confirming the details shown on the prescription form and the label and confirming the dosage instructions where appropriate.
7. Provide clear, understandable instructions to outpatients and discharged patients in a language known to patients.
8. Compound preparations as required by nursing units.
9. Dispatch drugs to nursing units with proper care and security during transit.
10. Liaise with members of the clinical team regarding medication for individual patients.
11. Record requisitions accurately.
12. Comply with standard operating procedures for storage, recording and requisitions of drugs.
13. Maintain minimum stock levels of medicines, checking expiry dates and storage conditions.
14. Prepare purchase orders for approval. Process invoices and maintain price updates.
15. Prepare reports of medication utilization, billing and inventory levels as required.
16. Maintain general cleanliness. Maintain dispensary equipment, ensuring it is clean, accurate and in a good state of repair.
17. Ensure the safe storage of returned and out-of-date medications
18. Provide orientation and training of new Pharmacy staff.
19. Communicate effectively and regularly with other members of the dispensing team to ensure the accurate exchange of information relating to patients and their medication.
20. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Education and Requirements:

· Diploma in Pharmacy or certificate/ license issued by the Ministry of Health.

· Have good command in both English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken)

Require knowledge of drug names and pharmacy math.
Computer literate.

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What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a pharmacy assistant? Do you have experience with inventory management? Are you available to work outside your usual hours when required? (eg. weekends, evenings, public holidays) Are you available for shift work?

Columbia Asia Group of hospitals, established in Malaysia in 1996, is an international healthcare company operating medical facilities in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Columbia Asia hospitals are now part of Asia One Healthcare, which is majority-owned by Hong Leong Group and the global alternative asset management firm, TPG. Since its inception, Columbia Asia has dedicated and provided top-notch healthcare services across Southeast Asia for more than two decades. With 14 advanced medical facilities in Malaysia strategically located in densely populated areas, it aims to provide the best care possible closer to home with its tagline "Right Here For You".

Columbia Asia Group of hospitals, established in Malaysia in 1996, is an international healthcare company operating medical facilities in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Columbia Asia hospitals are now part of Asia One Healthcare, which is majority-owned by Hong Leong Group and the global alternative asset management firm, TPG. Since its inception, Columbia Asia has dedicated and provided top-notch healthcare services across Southeast Asia for more than two decades. With 14 advanced medical facilities in Malaysia strategically located in densely populated areas, it aims to provide the best care possible closer to home with its tagline "Right Here For You".

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