Health Attendant, NUHS Pharmacy*

Institution: National University Health System

The Health Attendant will maintain general cleanliness of the pharmacy premise, provide assistance to the operational supervisors and provide support to the pharmacy operations in the pre-packing of medications.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping activities in the pharmacy (e.g. clearing carton boxes)
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of the pharmacy area and waiting area.
• Ensure that dispensing consumables (e.g. plastic bags & spoons) are topped up at the dispensing counters daily.
• Replenish brochures/pamphlets at the waiting area.

Inventory Management

• Assist to receive goods delivered by vendors to ensure that they are in good condition.
• Maintain a high and accurate standard in the pre-packing of tablets/capsules and lotions.
• Monitor stock levels of pre-packed medications, assist in planning of pre-packing schedule and update pre-pack records.
• Arrange & replenish stocks on the shelves & counters.
• Assist in stock counting during stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Assist supervisor in the monitoring and ordering of consumables.
• Ensure that all stocks are kept under appropriate storage conditions and make sure that the storage areas are kept clean, neat and tidy at all times.

Automation (ROWA) (if applicable)

• Responsible for the repackaging and barcoding of medications and packing materials.
• Ensure proper segregation and demarcation of approved and unapproved/rejected items.
• Assist storekeeper in the loading of approved, repackaged drugs into ROWA.

Automation (DDS) (if applicable)

• Assist the storekeepers to load the correct drug into the right cartridge.

General

• Monitor the cleaning works of the ISS team.
• Assist in waste disposal of pharmaceuticals.
• Provide training for new health attendants.
• Involve in workplace improvement projects/activities as and when required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer.

Job Requirements

• Able to converse in simple English.
• Good team player, self-motivated and service-oriented.

Work Location

National University Polyclinics (NUP) - West region