Pharmacy Technician (Hospital)

GMP TECHNOLOGIES (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company in Singapore is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage the dispensing of medications and support efficient pharmacy operations. The ideal candidate possesses a Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification and has strong communication skills. The role involves inventory management, assisting with daily operations, and collaborating within a team. Occasional weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical duties to ensure safe and efficient distribution of drugs.
• Provide supervision to pharmacy support staff and coordinate activities.
• Dispense medicines according to department policies.
• Process medication orders for inpatient and outpatient.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Initiative

Flexibility to work weekends/public holidays

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC)

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Lionel Liew at [e-mail].

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Lionel Liew | Registration No: R1330693

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