PHARMACY ASSISTANT, PHARMACY

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital; Miri; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Miri, Malaysia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage prescriptions, dispense drugs, and adhere to healthcare regulations. The role includes compounding medications and assisting pharmacists, ensuring compliance with various quality standards. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, following strict safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming prescriptions (Inpatient and Outpatient).
• Fill prescriptions according to provided directions.
• Counter-check prepared drugs against prescriptions.
• Dispense drugs to patients and provide necessary instructions.
• Send all prepared or take-away drugs to wards.
• Compound lotions, mixtures, and prepare dilutions for stock and extemporaneous use.
• Repack bulk drugs into suitable dispensing units.
• Indent for drugs, containers, and labels as needed.
• Assist in stock-taking activities.
• Assist pharmacists in ward checks.
• Reconstitute cytotoxic drugs.
• Adhere to all Acts, Laws, Rules, and Regulations governing pharmacy services.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Pharmacist-in-Charge and Pharmacist.
• Follow Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994, including safety measures and use of protective equipment.
• Participate actively in new services introduced by the department.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Hospital Accreditation, and other quality standards, maintaining proper records.
• Address policies on patient and family rights at all times.
• Follow patient safety goals as recommended by the World Alliance for Patient Safety (2008).
• Adhere to Standard People Practice (SPP).
• Participate actively in 5S activities.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Screen incoming prescriptions (Inpatient and Outpatient).
2. Fill prescriptions according to provided directions.
3. Counter-check prepared drugs against prescriptions.
4. Dispense drugs to patients and provide necessary instructions.
5. Send all prepared or take-away drugs to wards.
6. Compound lotions, mixtures, and prepare dilutions for stock and extemporaneous use.
7. Repack bulk drugs into suitable dispensing units.
8. Indent for drugs, containers, and labels as needed.
9. Assist in stock-taking activities.
10. Assist Pharmacists in ward checks.
11. Reconstitute cytotoxic drugs.
12. Adhere to all Acts, Laws, Rules, and Regulations governing pharmacy services.
13. Perform any other duties assigned by the Pharmacist-in-Charge and Pharmacist.
14. Follow Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994, including safety measures and use of protective equipment.
15. Participate actively in new services introduced by the department.
16. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Hospital Accreditation, and other quality standards, maintaining proper records.
17. Address policies on patient and family rights at all times.
18. Follow patient safety goals as recommended by the World Alliance for Patient Safety (2008).
19. Adhere to Standard People Practice (SPP).
20. Participate actively in 5S activities.