Pharmacy Technician

Indus Hospital; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Indus Hospital in Karachi is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to dispense, prepare, and distribute pharmaceuticals while maintaining stock and assisting pharmacists. The role involves accurate prescription fulfillment, inventory management, and timely delivery of medications.

The position covers sterile room duties, aseptic technique per USP 797/800, temperature and humidity control, and biosafety cabinet maintenance in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Matric with SMF Pharmacy Technician Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Dispense, pack, label, and promptly deliver medications.
• Accurately fill prescriptions according to patient profiles.
• Maintain inventory and follow shift handover protocols under Pharmacist supervision.
• Monitor stock levels and prepare supply requisitions.
• Obtain signed forms and update inventory for used consignment supplies.
• Assist in sterile room preparation, packaging, labeling, and aseptic techniques per USP 797/800.
• Operate and maintain the biosafety cabinet and support IV chemotherapy preparation.
• Prepare departmental requisitions to the warehouse and ensure proper storage.
• Follow FEFO/FIFO and proper medication storage practices.

Education

Matric with SMF Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Job description

Matric with SMF Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Last Date

16-Sep-2026

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

The role of the Pharmacy Technician is dispensing, preparing, and distributing pharmaceuticals/medicines, surgical supplies, medication requisitioning, and inventory management.

TASKS & ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Maintain inventory and follow shift handover protocols under Pharmacist supervision.
• Accurately fill prescriptions according to patient profiles.
• Dispense, pack, label, and promptly deliver medications.
• Monitor stock levels and prepare supply requisitions.
• Obtain signed forms and update inventory for used consignment supplies.
• Sterile Room:
  • Assist in medication selection, preparation, packaging, and labeling.
  • Prepare sterile admixtures, TPN, and chemotherapy as per protocols.
  • Follow aseptic techniques and USP 797/800 requirements.
  • Maintain inventory, temperature/humidity, cleaning, and equipment records.
  • Ensure pharmacist’s final check before releasing preparations.
  • Support quality assurance, waste disposal, and staff training.
• Biosafety Cabinet:
  • Operate and maintain the biological safety cabinet.
  • Assist in IV chemotherapy and cytotoxic medication preparation.
  • Verify patient details and calculate doses/volumes accurately.
  • Follow aseptic, hazardous waste, and USP 800 requirements.
  • Perform required checks and maintain records.
• Prepare and forward departmental requisitions to the warehouse.
• Receive, inspect, and properly store supplies according to required conditions.
• Follow FEFO/FIFO and proper medication storage practices.

Note: “Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.”