Pharmacy Assistant

Subang Jaya Medical Centre; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Subang Jaya is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to assist pharmacists in medication reviews, dispense drug supplies accurately, and provide patient information. Candidates should possess a Diploma in Pharmacy and be registered with the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia. Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia are essential, along with attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be listed in the Register of Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Board of Malaysia.
• Ability to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in medication reviews and drug order communications.
• Checks and dispenses drug supplies accurately.
• Provides information to patients and staff during dispensing.

Skills

Communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Proactive and initiative

Good computer knowledge

Education

Diploma in Pharmacy from recognized colleges

Job description

Assists pharmacists in basic medication review of drug orders and communicates with the prescriber where needed.

Fills, checks, and dispenses drug supplies with accuracy and on timely basis.

Provides adequate information and instructions to the patients and Nursing staff (for inpatients) on the use of the medications during dispensing/drug supply.

Prepares extemporaneous preparations and sterile preparations using aseptic techniques.

Practice good customer service to both internal and external customers.

Replenishes inventory held at Pharmacy and other designated areas of drug storage and ensures inventory accuracy by performing timely system updates.

Complies all medication safety protocols to achieve accuracy of prescription processing (charging, preparation, recording and checking).

Contributes to the smooth operation of all Pharmacy activities.

Key Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmacy from recognized colleges.
• Listed in the Register of Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Board of Malaysia.
• Able to communicate in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Ability to attend to details with accuracy.
• Ability to work as a team and willing to work shifts.
• Proactive and demonstrates initiative.
• Good computer knowledge.