Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant/Technician to manage medication distribution and inventory. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certification and have 1-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include processing orders, ensuring quality control, and providing excellent customer service. This position requires strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of working experience under Pharmacy Technician track
• Able to communicate effectively and function effectively as a member of a team
• Able to prioritize and organize work well

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders and manage billing functions
• Review and update inventory levels based on consumption
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile products according to procedures

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician Course

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Diploma in any Discipline

Job description

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Institution: National University Hospital

Job Purpose: The Pharmacy Assistant/Technician will perform technical duties under the supervision of pharmacists to ensure safe, efficient and timely distribution of drugs in NUH.

Job Description:

Processing medication orders

Picking, packing and labeling of medicines in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures ( SOP)

Perform the following medication reconciliation steps: counting, sorting and typing of prescriptions

Perform billing functions

Provision of quality customer service

Inventory Management

Review and update inventory level base on consumption on a regular basis

Oversee storage conditions, expiry checks, audits and reporting of defects of drug products within the institutions

Plan and ensure that cycle counts and stock take are conducted accurately and accordingly to the Standard Operating Procedures

Sterile and Non-sterile Manufacturing (Laboratory & Cancer Centre Pharmacy)

Prepare sterile and non-sterile products which include:

IV admixtures and infusions

Extemporaneous eye drops, cream, ointment and mixture

Process sterile and non-sterile products prescriptions/orders:

Assemble medication, supplies, and equipment and compound products according to set procedures.

Ensure double-checking of all prepared products before leaving laboratory

Ensure products manufactured by pharmacy follow quality control requirements

Package end products including affixing of auxiliary labels

Job Requirements:

Possess Certified Pharmacy Technician Course (CPTC) OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science OR foreign Pharmacy degree (not recognised by Singapore Pharmacy Council) OR Diploma in any Discipline (if applying underPharmacy Assistant track)

• 1 to 2 years of working experience under Pharmacy Technician track
• Have initiative and able to work independently to achieve goals of Department
• Able to communicate effectlively and function effectively as member of a team
• Able to prioritise and organise work well