Pharmacy Assistant

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

Job summary

A prominent medical facility in Selangor is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant responsible for assisting pharmacists, dispensing medications, and providing patient information. Candidates should hold a Diploma in Pharmacy and be registered with the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia. The position requires strong communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia, attention to detail, and the ability to work in shifts as part of a team. This role offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in basic medication review.
• Fill, check, and dispense drug supplies accurately.
• Provide information to patients and Nursing staff.
• Prepare extemporaneous and sterile preparations.
• Replenish inventory and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Communication in English

Attention to details

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Education

Diploma in Pharmacy

Registered Pharmacy Assistant

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.