PHARMACY ASSISTANT, PHARMACY

KPJ Kuala Selangor Specialist Hospital; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Kuala Selangor Specialist Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to perform dispensing, drug preparation, reconstitution of cytotoxic drugs if required, and repacking within the Pharmacy Department. The role includes screening prescriptions, ensuring correct drugs and doses, accurate labeling, and patient instruction while maintaining ISO and MSQH compliance.

The candidate should have a Diploma in Pharmacy or a KKM Certificate, with 1+ year in hospital or retail pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy or Certificate in Pharmacy (KKM) required.
• Experience in hospital or retail pharmacy preferred.
• Ability to follow MSQH and ISO procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Screen in-coming prescriptions and ensure correct drugs and doses.
• Dispense medications and provide patient instructions.
• Label dispensed medications accurately and ensure correct patient match.
• Repack bulk drugs and prepare dilutions as needed for stock or extemporaneous use.
• Assist Pharmacist in ward inspections and stock management.
• Maintain compliance with safety, health, and hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Teamwork

Analytical ability

Education

Diploma in Pharmacy

Certificate in Pharmacy (KKM)

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Pharmacy Assistant will be required to perform various tasks within the Pharmacy Dept. in KPJ Kuala Selangor including dispensing, preparation of drugs, reconstitution of cytotoxic drugs (if required) and repacking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To screen in-coming prescription.
• To ensure right drugs in appropriate doses are given.
• To fill the prescription according to the directions given.
• To ensure appropriate labelling instructions are included.
• To countercheck the dispensed drugs against the prescription.
• To ensure accuracy in all aspect.
• To dispense the drug to the patient and provide the necessary instruction.
• To ensure that the right drugs are given to the right patient.
• To compound locations and mixtures and prepares dilutions for stock and for extemporaneous use.
• To provide patients with certain preparations not available in the market.
• To repack bulk drugs into suitable units for dispensing.
• To make dispensing easy.
• To indent for drugs, containers and labels for pharmacy use whenever required.
• To ensure ample stock available.
• To assist in stock-taking.
• To ensure stocktaking is completed as required.
• To assist Pharmacist(s) in ward inspection.
• To comply with MSQH procedure.
• To do cytotoxic drug reconstitution (when required).
• To ensure preparation are safe, sterile & correct.
• Adhere to all Acts, Laws, and Rules and Regulation governing the pharmacy services.
• Compliance with hospital and government legislation requirement.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Pharmacist-in-charge and Pharmacist.
• Responding to all duties given.
• To carry out duties as an employee as stipulated in Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994: - To take reasonable care at work for the safety of yourself and other persons; To co-operate with your employer or any other person in the discharge of any duty; To wear or use any protective equipment or clothing provided by the employer; To comply with any instruction or measure on occupational safety and health.
• Responsible and Accountable to carry out duties as in the occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994.
• Participate actively in any other new service that is introduced by the department.
• Ensure all policies and procedures of ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and/or Hospital Accreditation are adhered to and records maintained, if and when these programs are implemented.
• Conformance to ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and / or Hospital accreditation requirements.
• Prompt and effective action in taking corrective measures in cases of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and/or Hospital Accreditation non-conformance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• MINIMUM PREFERRED Diploma in Pharmacy Pharmacy.
• Certificate in Pharmacy (KKM).

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• At least 1 year of relevant work or internship experience in Hospital/Retail Pharmacy.
• Preferably at least 2 years of relevant work experience as a Pharmacy Technician in Hospital/Retail Pharmacy.
• Experience in a relevant specialist area of pharmacy practice including aseptic technique.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, process driven environment.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Flexible, advanced inter and intrapersonal, good communication skills, integrity, conceptual and analytical ability, leadership, team building, initiative, independent.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region. We are focused on delivering world-class quality healthcare services throughout our regional footprint across 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Australia. We are in search of remarkable people to join us in exploring and discovering better healthcare solutions together. Whether you are a student, a graduate, or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at KPJ.