Pharmacy Technician (Contract) at Dover Park Hospice

Dover Park Hospice; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Park Hospice in Singapore is seeking a Pharmacy Technician on a contract basis for on-site duties at Novena. You will process prescriptions, dispense medications, counsel patients, and support safety and quality initiatives.

The role requires a Diploma or Certificate in Pharmacy Technician and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong patient service and communication skills. On-site work with a collaborative team environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Course or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in pharmacy or healthcare setting.
• Good patient service, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions and medication orders under pharmacist supervision.
• Provide patient counselling and education, and perform medication reconciliation as required.
• Pack, label and distribute medications with proper storage and handling.
• Monitor inventory levels, expiry dates and stock records with routine counts.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded products under supervision, ensuring quality and safety.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and report dispensing errors or equipment issues.
• Support staff orientation and participate in medication safety initiatives.
• Assist in implementing pharmacy policies and workflow improvements.

Skills

Patient service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, or Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Course

Job description

Pharmacy Technician (Contract) at Dover Park Hospice in Novena, S00, SG.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions and medication orders, and prepare and dispense medications under the supervision of the pharmacist.
• Provide patient counselling and education, and perform medication reconciliation as required.
• Pack, label and distribute medications, ensuring proper storage, handling and supply of pharmaceutical products.
• Monitor inventory levels, expiry dates and stock records, including stock takes, cycle counts and product recalls.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded products under pharmacist supervision, ensuring compliance with established quality, safety and labelling requirements.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records, equipment and automation processes, and promptly report dispensing errors, near misses or equipment issues.
• Participate in staff orientation, continuing education, medication safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of pharmacy policies, procedures and workflow improvements to enhance service quality and patient safety.

Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Course or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.
• Good patient service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with a positive and responsible approach to work.