Pharmacy Technician*/Assistant at National University Health System

National University Health System; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Health System in Queenstown, Singapore, invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This full-time, on-site role supports pharmacists in safe drug distribution and coordinates pharmacy activities to ensure efficient workflow.

The position covers pharmacy operations, automation oversight, security, inventory management, and clinical duties under supervision. Fresh graduates with relevant Diplomas or CPTC certification are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or CPTC certification or foreign degree (not recognised by Singapore Pharmacy Council).
• Fresh graduates welcome to apply. Diploma/Certificate holders for Pharmacy Assistant track.
• Pharmacy-related working experience in Singapore preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pharmacy operational duties including processing orders, picking, packing and labeling medicines according to SOP.
• Automation management: oversee repackaging, deblistering, and ensure automation systems operate smoothly.
• Security management: maintain stock and premises security; monitor for security incidents.
• Inventory management: maintain stock levels, perform cycle counts, ensure proper storage conditions.
• Perform clinical duties for Pharmacy Technician: dispensing under supervision and patient-related tasks as required.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Pharmacy Diploma

CPTC Certification

Foreign degree

Job description

Apply for Pharmacy Technician*/Assistant at National University Health System in Queenstown, S00, SG. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Job Purpose

Perform technical duties under the supervision of pharmacists to ensure safe, efficient and timely distribution of drugs in NUH. Assist the senior pharmacist in charge to provide supervision to pharmacy support staff and to coordinate activities within a section to ensure smooth workflow and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

Pharmacy Operational duties:

• Processing medication order
• Picking, packing and labeling of medicines in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Perform the following medication reconciliation steps: counting, sorting and typing of prescription
• Perform billing function

Automation Management:

• Deblistering of drugs from primary packaging (IPAS and OPAS)
• Manual Unit dose repackaging
• Unit dose repackaging using ATDPS
• Resolve repackaging problems
• Provide oversight for process of automation system
• Ensures that setup of new automated dispensing cabinets are correctly done
• Resolve system transaction problems
• Ensure repackaged products from external vendor are according to specified quality products
• Recommend improved process or with new features
• Manage outsourced repackaging vendors on product quality
• Ensure automation process are optimal

Security Management in the Pharmacy:

• Ensure the security system are active at all times
• Ensures the security of stocks, premises and stored information at all times
• Always alert to security concerns
• Take action to prevent security incidents

Inventory Management

• Ensure stocks are stocked up properly and tidily according to FIRST-in-First-Out requirement and stipulate storage conditions
• Topping up omnicell ward stock in respective wards
• Ensure a proper system of pre-packing medications
• Ensure correct receipt of goods
• Carry out cycle counts and stock accurately and accordingly to the Standard Operating Procedures

Performing Clinical Duties (For Pharmacy Technician Only):

• Nurse Request orders (For Inpatient and A&E pharmacy)
• Dispensing of medications to patients in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• To carry out simple bedside counseling at dispensing (Inpatient)
• Assist in the sales of Pharmacy (P) medications under supervision of a pharmacist in accordance with institutional protocol (Outpatient)
• Supervise the dispensing workflow and ensure that the team maintains high standards of dispensing
• Ensure compliance to dispensing/ medication management policies, SOPs and medication safety policies and guidelines through conducting regular audit
• Provision of quality customer service: Provide professional and courteous service to all patients/customers

Job Requirements

Pharmacy Technician Entry level Full-Time Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science OR possess Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC) OR foreign Pharmacy degree (not recognised by Singapore Pharmacy Council) Fresh graduates are welcome to apply Possess basic dispensary skills Pharmacy Assistant Entry level Diploma Graduate Fresh graduates are welcome to apply 3 years (for Pharmacy Assistant job track) pharmacy related working experience in Singapore preferred.

Skillset

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 Able to prioritize and organize work well.