Pharmacy Technician*(8828) - Alexandra Hospital

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to assist in the safe and efficient distribution of medications. Responsibilities include patient service, inventory management, and adherence to pharmacy guidelines. Candidates should possess a Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification or a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, with strong communication skills and the ability to work well in teams.

Qualifications

• Possess Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC) or Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science.
• Have initiative and able to work independently.
• Effective communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional service to all patients/customers.
• Process medication orders for inpatient and outpatient.
• Maintain cleanliness in the pharmacy and ward areas.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC)

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

Overview

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

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 labelling 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 omnicell ward 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

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