Pharmacy Tech (IMH)

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing and counselling, ensuring safe drug distribution. You will participate in unit-dose packing, order processing and inventory management in a busy hospital pharmacy.

Candidates should have a Diploma in Pharmacy Science or Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent, and be able to work shifts including weekends. NHG-AHPL residency links are noted in the department.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy Science or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• If diploma is in a non-related field, must have completed a 1-year Certified Pharmacy Technician Course by Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications under pharmacist supervision and ensure accuracy.
• Provide medication counselling to patients to optimise therapy.
• Handle unit-dose packing, medication order processing and inventory control.

Skills

Good organisational and interpersonal

Able to work independently

Prioritise busy workload

Shift and weekend readiness

Education

Diploma in Pharmacy Science or Pharmaceutical Sciences; one-year Certified Pharmacy Technician Course if non-related

Job description

Join us in Adding Years of Healthy Life Through Life-Changing Careers, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Make a meaningful difference whilst growing in a supportive environment that nurtures your wellbeing and career aspirations

Job Description:

As a premier healthcare provider, theInstitute of Mental Healthis Singapore’s only tertiary psychiatric hospital that offers multi-faceted psychiatric treatment services. Our dedicated team of clinicians, allied health professionals, nurses and support staff work together in a unique and caring environment to ensure the mental well-being of the people of Singapore.

As part of our move to transform the mental healthcare system in Singapore, we seek passionate and innovative people to provide quality care and contribute to our evolving community-based network of support services. IMH is committed to help you achieve your potential in your career – join us now to be part of the team that will shape mental health for the nation!

We require Pharmacy Technician to perform the following responsibilities:

You will be involved in providing a broad range of pharmacy services under the supervision of pharmacists to ensure the safe, efficient and timely distribution of drugs in IMH. These services include medication dispensing, medication counselling, unit dose packing, medication order processing and distribution and inventory management in accordance with departmental guidelines and standard operating procedures.

Requirements:

Competency

• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently
• Able to prioritise and organize a busy workload
• Must be able to work shifts and weekends

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmacy Science or Pharmaceutical Sciences; for diploma holders in non-related disciplines, you must have undergone a one-year Certified Pharmacy Technician Course organized by Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore

About IMH:

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.