Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient / Retail)

AlwaysHired Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage medication dispensing and inventory. The role involves providing excellent patient service, ensuring compliance with policies, and maintaining stocks according to guidelines. Candidates should possess a Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification or a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, and must have strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Possess Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC) or Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science.
• Have initiative and able to work independently.
• Able to communicate effectively and function as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications to patients according to guidelines.
• Ensure proper inventory management and stock maintenance.
• Provide professional service to patients and process prescriptions.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC)

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Job Responsibilities

1) 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 andward areas where drugs are stored
• Involvement in workplace quality improvement projects/activities as and when required

2) 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 stock in the respective wards
• Ensures correct receiving of goods
• Secondary repackaging/redressing
• Carry out cycle counts and stock takes periodically according to SOPs

3) 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