PHARMACY ASSISTANT, PHARMACY

KPJ Healthcare; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a qualified pharmacist to deliver pharmaceutical care and ensure precision in medication dispensing. The ideal candidate holds a Diploma in Pharmacy and is fluent in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. Responsibilities include patient counseling, conducting stock checks, and managing medication inventory. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient safety and service quality. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital setting is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmaceutical care in alignment with hospital goals.
• Dispense medications and ensure accuracy in dispensing.
• Provide patient counseling and drug information.
• Conduct monthly stock checks and manage inventory.

Skills

Fluent in spoken and written English

Fluent in spoken and written Bahasa Malaysia

Proficient in standard computer applications

Ability to check for errors in medication dispensing

Education

Diploma in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Description

• Deliver pharmaceutical care in alignment with the vision, mission, core values, and goals of the Pharmacy Services and the hospital.
• Act as the first line of service in dispensing duties, including:
  • Screening and order entry of prescriptions/drug charts
  • Confirmation with doctors in the event of illegible handwriting, dosage/frequency/duration error or drug not available
  • Compounding pharmaceutical products for extemporaneous use
  • Packaging, labelling, checking and dispensing of medications
  • Sending prepared medications to the ward
• Conduct monthly ward check and pharmacy stock check on slow moving items, short expiry item and rotate stock if required. Report any discrepancies found to Pharmacist.
• Provide patient counseling when required and offer drug information to patients, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff, referring to complex queries to the Pharmacist.
• Restock drugs in pharmacy, wards and units and inform Pharmacist In-Charge of unavailability of drugs.
• Ensure adequate inventory level of general supplies, e.g. prescription pads/drug charts, disposables and dispensing items for smooth service operation.
• Unpack ward-returned medications and pre-pack bulk medications when necessary.
• Assist in the training of Pharmacy Assistant students during clinical placements.
• Accurately reconcile and finalize patient discharge billing.
• Prepare external solutions and disinfectants for wards/clinics and manage over-the-counter medication sales.
• Participate in scheduled hospital stock takes and inventory audits.
• Properly separate Psychotropic and Dangerous Drug Act (DDA) prescriptions from regular ones prior to filing.
• Ensure accuracy and precision during dispensing. Immediately report any medication errors or irregularities to the Pharmacist or Pharmacist in Charge.

Education

Diploma in Pharmacy.

Knowledge and Experiences

Experience working in a hospital setting is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent in both spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proficient in the use of standard computer applications.
• Ability for checking and detecting errors in dispensing of medications.

Personal Attributes

• Responsible, dependable, and self-disciplined.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Able to perform under pressure and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of patient safety and service quality.