Pharmacy Operations Specialist

Columbia Asia Hospital - Klang; Klang City, Port Klang; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Asia Hospital - Klang is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacy technicians, ensure accurate entry of medication orders, and maintain dispensing records in a fast-paced private hospital.

You will perform second-checks, dispense medicines with proper labeling, liaise with the clinical team, and participate in stocking, purchasing, and reporting. Must hold a Diploma in Pharmacy or MOH license and be fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; shift work is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy or MOH license (certified).
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).
• Able to work in shifts in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Minimum 2–3 years of private hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day supervision of pharmacy technicians.
• Enter medication orders into dispensing program accurately and use software correctly.
• Maintain dispensing records and ensure correct labeling (drug name, strength, qty, directions, patient name).
• Provide a second-check on all medications issued.
• Follow policies for dispensing medicines, incl. expensive and controlled drugs.
• Verify correct medication and prescription details with patients and confirm dosage instructions.
• Provide clear, understandable instructions to outpatients and discharged patients in a language known to patients.
• Compound preparations as required by nursing units.
• Dispatch drugs to nursing units with proper care and security during transit.
• Liaise with clinical team regarding medications for individual patients.
• Comply with SOPs for storage, recording and requisitions of drugs.
• Maintain minimum stock levels, check expiry dates and storage conditions.
• Prepare purchase orders, process invoices, update prices and report drug utilization and inventory levels.
• Maintain dispensary equipment and ensure it is clean and functional.
• Ensure safe storage of returned and out-of-date medications.
• Communicate effectively with dispensing team to exchange patient medication information.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Bilingual English/Bahasa

Shift work

Education

Diploma in Pharmacy/MOH license

Tools

Dispensing software

Job description

Columbia Asia Hospital - Klang is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacy technicians, ensure accurate entry of medication orders, and maintain dispensing records in a fast-paced private hospital.

You will perform second-checks, dispense medicines with proper labeling, liaise with the clinical team, and participate in stocking, purchasing, and reporting. Must hold a Diploma in Pharmacy or MOH license and be fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; shift work is required.