Pharmacy Technician

Arbete Careers; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team in Jeddah. This role is vital in ensuring the accurate preparation and delivery of medications, maintaining inventory, and supporting the pharmacy operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Pharmacy Technician Certification and a passion for patient care. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to quality improvement and excellence in service delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative medical environment.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician is essential.
• Experience in a hospital or pharmacy setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver medications to nursing stations.
• Maintain inventory and prepare orders for supplies.
• Compound I.V. mixtures and other parenteral products.

Skills

Medication Preparation

Inventory Management

Compounding I.V. mixtures

Quality Improvement Participation

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

We are hiring for the position of Pharmacy Technician for a reputed medical center located in Jeddah.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Unpacks and stores supplies, verifies items received against invoices, and stores perishables such as antibiotics in refrigerators.
2. Checks invoices against orders to ensure all items are received (supply requisitions).
3. Maintains inventory of supplies and prepares orders for new supplies as requested by the Pharmacist.
4. Prepares and delivers ward stock to various nursing stations/wards and maintains records of their disposition.
5. Fills containers with medications, labels them, and prepares them for use in the hospital pharmacy or nursing units.
6. Fills vials following written requisitions.
7. Pours liquids into measured containers, fills ointments or salves, caps, seals, labels, and delivers them to the Pharmacy or Store Room.
8. Performs miscellaneous duties such as cleaning work areas and equipment, and maintaining records.
9. Compounds I.V. mixtures, irrigating solutions, and other parenteral products under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
10. Prepares prescription labels, fills containers, and labels out-patient prescriptions under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
11. Participates in hospital quality improvement programs.
12. Performs other related duties as required.