Pharmacy Assistant

Columbia Asia Hospital - Petaling Jaya; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Asia Hospital - Petaling Jaya is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the Pharmacy Manager in daily operations. You will assist in dispensing and distributing drugs, ensure accuracy in prescription processing, and maintain dispensing records with proper labeling and second-checks.

You will work with clinical staff to ensure patient medications are correct and clearly instructed, and you will help manage stock, purchasing, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy or MOH licence requirement.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of drug names and pharmacy math.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day supervision of pharmacy technicians.
• Assist in dispensing and distribution of drugs.
• Ensure medication orders are entered accurately into the dispensing system.
• Maintain dispensing records and ensure correct labeling and second-checks.
• Adhere to SOPs for dispensing medicines, especially controlled drugs.
• Provide clear instructions to outpatients and discharged patients.
• Record requisitions accurately and liaise with clinical team on patient medications.
• Prepare reports on medication utilization, billing and inventory.

Skills

Dispensing accuracy

Prescription screening

English communication

Bahasa Malaysia communication

Pharmacy math

Education

Diploma in Pharmacy

Job description

Assist the Pharmacy Manager to ensure the smooth operation of the

Pharmacy Department.

Assist in the dispensing and distribution of drugs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day supervision of pharmacy technicians.
• Screen incoming prescription.
• Ensure the medication orders are entered into dispensing program accurately and software utilized correctly.
• Fill up the prescription according to the direction given.
• 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.
• Adhere to practice policies and procedures for dispensing medicines, in particular those relating to expensive and controlled drugs.
• 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.
• Provide clear, understandable instructions to outpatients and discharged patients in a language known to patients.
• Compound preparations as required by nursing units.
• Dispatch drugs to nursing units with proper care and security during transit.
• Liaise with members of the clinical team regarding medication for individual patients.
• Record requisitions accurately.
• Comply with standard operating procedures for storage, recording and requisitions of drugs.
• Maintain minimum stock levels of medicines, checking expiry dates and storage conditions.
• Prepare purchase orders for approval. Process invoices and maintain price updates.
• Prepare reports of medication utilization, billing and inventory levels as required.
• Maintain general cleanliness. Maintain dispensary equipment, ensuring it is clean, accurate and in a good state of repair.
• Ensure the safe storage of returned and out-of-date medications
• Provide orientation and training of new Pharmacy staff.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with other members of the dispensing team to ensure the accurate exchange of information relating to patients and their medication.
• 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.

Special Demands

Details oriented.

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".