Pharmacy Assistant

WOODLANDSHEALTH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support reception, patient registration, and customer service activities. Candidates should have a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent and possess basic computer and customer service skills. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in the pharmacy, processing medication orders, and providing assistance to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum a Diploma qualification (preferably in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent).
• Candidates with experience in an acute hospital setting may be considered for a senior role.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Basic customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the reception and patient registration in the pharmacy areas.
• Perform cashier and billing functions.
• Handle telephone and walk-in enquiries from patients and hospital staff.
• Assist in providing quality customer service.
• Maintain cleanliness of pharmacy work areas.
• Support the hospital's activities.

Education

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

Job description

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(A) SPECIFIC

• Assist in the reception and patient registration in the pharmacy areas.
• Perform cashier and billing functions.
• Handle telephone and walk-in enquiries from patients and hospital staff.
• Assist in providing quality customer service.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the pharmacy work areas and prepare work areas for daily operations.
• Supports the hospital by participating actively in the various activities organized by the hospital. Activities include QC, community projects, staff welfare and recreational activities, etc.
• Other duties as directed by the supervisors.

(B) GENERAL

• Assist in processing of medication orders for inpatient and outpatient dispensing and supplies.
• Receive, unpack and check stocks against the appropriate documents, to ensure that items supplies are correct and accounted for.
• Perform medication repackaging as part of pharmacy automation system in accordance with repackaging procedures.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining inventory of stocks in the areas of work such as replenishing of stock in the pharmacy.
• Able to provide advice on the products kept in pharmacy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

(A) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum a Diploma qualification (preferably in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent).
2. Candidates with experience in an acute hospital setting may be considered for a senior role.
3. Basic computer literacy
4. Basic customer service skills