Pharmacy Technician

AlwaysHired Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy organization in Singapore is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in medication distribution and inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification or a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to work on weekends and public holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Possess Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC) or Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science.
• Complete Basic Skill Test or CPTC certification.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Flexibility to work on weekends/public holidays if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional service to patients/customers.
• Process medication orders for inpatient and outpatient.
• Maintain cleanliness of pharmacy and drug storage areas.
• Ensure proper inventory management according to FEFO.
• Dispense medications in accordance with policies and guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC)

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

Perform technical duties under the supervision of pharmacists to ensure safe, efficient and timely distribution of drugs.

Assist the pharmacist in-charge to provide supervision to pharmacy support staff and to coordinate activities within a section to ensure smooth workflow and continuous improvement.

Dispense medicines to the patients according to department policies and guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Daily Operations
  • Provide professional and courteous service to all patients/customers
  • Process medication orders/prescriptions for both inpatient and outpatient
  • Picking, packing and labeling in accordance with stipulated policies, guidelines and department standard operating procedures
  • Perform billing functions
  • Ensures work area is ready for daily operations
  • Maintains the cleanliness of the pharmacy and ward areas where drugs are stored
  • Involvement in workplace quality improvement projects/activities as and when required
• Inventory Management
  • Ensures stocks are stocked up properly and tidily according to First-Expiry-First-Out (FEFO) requirement and stipulated storage condition
  • Performs topping up of stock in the respective wards
  • Ensures correct receiving of goods
  • Secondary repackaging/redressing
  • Carry out cycle counts and stock takes periodically according to SOPs
• Dispensing
  • Dispensing of medications to patients in accordance with stipulated policies, guidelines and department standard operating procedures

Requirements

• Possess Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC) OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
• Completed Basic Skill Test OR Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC)
• Have initiative and able to work independently to achieve goals of the department
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to function effectively as member of a team
• Flexibility to work on weekends/ public holidays occasionally

We are an equal opportunities employer.