Pharmacy Tech

The job description of a Pharmacy Technician (PT) details the responsibilities and the general duties of the PT.
Foster continuous improvements as our way of life by encouraging staff efforts at improving processes to achieve clinical quality and operational excellence.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(A) SPECIFIC (90%)

1. Assist the pharmacist in the processing of medication orders for inpatient and outpatient dispensing which includes typing, packing, labeling and distribution of drug supplies to the wards and other hospital departments.
2. Perform billing functions and ensure that cost and revenue of all stocks supplied are recovered.
3. Assist the pharmacist in the processing of medication orders for sterile and extemporaneous preparations according to USP guidelines.
4. Perform compounding of antibiotic infusers, eye drops, syringe preparations and topical creams according to the prescriptions and orders.
5. Ensure maintenance, sanitation and organization of clean room and related equipment according to policies and procedures.
6. Dispense medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
7. Monitor and maintain inventory stock level of drugs in the areas of work.
8. Receive, unpack and check deliveries against the appropriate documents, to ensure that items received are correct and accounted for.
9. Perform stock receipts and issues in FEFO order.
10. Assist in providing quality customer service.
11. Assist in planning and managing or performing unit dose repackaging production.
12. Assist in overseeing or performing topping up of medications into Automated Medication Cabinets.
13. Maintain the cleanliness of the work areas and prepare these for daily operations.
14. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

(B) GENERAL (10%)

1. Assist in orientating and training new staff assigned to the section.
2. Assist pharmacist in managing the operations in the assigned section.
3. Foster continuous improvements as our way of life by encouraging staff efforts at improving processes to achieve clinical quality and operational excellence.
4. Support the hospital by participating actively in the various activities organized by the hospital.

(C) Requirements

1. Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or a Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Course (CPTC).
2. Able to commit to shifts.
3. Training opportunities available for upgrading.