On-Site Pharmacy Assistant: Path to Technician + CPTC

National Healthcare Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

National Healthcare Group in Singapore invites applications for a Pharmacy Assistant (to Pharmacy Technician) on a temp-to-contract basis. Initially 8 weeks as Pharmacy Assistant, hourly rated, with potential extension to 1 year contract based on performance.

Roles include frontline patient interaction and backend dispensing tasks. Work schedule is on-site with Office Hours (Mon-Fri), half days on Saturdays, and possible Sunday/PH rosters.

Qualifications

• Min 3 GCE O-level credits in English, Maths and Science OR NITEC/Diploma holders in any discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience; healthcare-related experience is an asset.
• CPTC certificate holders may apply directly as Pharmacy Technician.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A passion for healthcare and customer service.
• Independent and meticulous; able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Mid-career switchers welcome.

Responsibilities

• Attending to phone or walk-in enquiries from patients and next-of-kin.
• Financial counselling related to government schemes & subsidies or insurance.
• Conduct medication supply verification for patients at assigned clinics.
• Picking, packing and labelling of medication prescriptions with speed and accuracy.
• Management of drug stock and inventory; monitor near-expiry medications and receiving goods from store.
• Detect prescription errors and perform prescriber clarification and rectification.
• Ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

GCE O-Level credits (English, Maths, Science)

NITEC/Diploma holders

Job description

National Healthcare Group in Singapore invites applications for a Pharmacy Assistant (to Pharmacy Technician) on a temp-to-contract basis. Initially 8 weeks as Pharmacy Assistant, hourly rated, with potential extension to 1 year contract based on performance.

Roles include frontline patient interaction and backend dispensing tasks. Work schedule is on-site with Office Hours (Mon-Fri), half days on Saturdays, and possible Sunday/PH rosters.