Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Auto Svc)

KK Women's and Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional leader in healthcare in Singapore is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to assist pharmacists with medication orders and preparation. Candidates should possess a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and have work experience in hospital or emergency pharmacy. This role involves medication processing, automation system handling, and ensuring seamless patient care.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science from local Polytechnic, WSQ Advanced Certificate in Pharmacy Support or equivalent.
• Work experience in hospital or emergency pharmacy will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in ensuring the availability of medications.
• Prepare extemporaneous syrups and handle operations of automation systems.
• Check and top up medications in ward medication trolleys.

Skills

Assisting pharmacists

Medication order processing

Counseling patients

Education

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

KK Women's and Children's Hospital – Bukit Timah

KK Women's and Children's Hospital has evolved over the decades, since its founding in 1858, into a regional leader in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Neonatology. Today, the 830-bed hospital is a referral centre providing tertiary services to handle high-risk conditions in women and children. More than 400 specialists adopt a multi-disciplinary and holistic approach to treatment, and harness the latest innovations and technology for the best medical care possible.

As an academic healthcare institution, KKH believes that world-class clinical training and research are imperative in raising the standard of care. Hence, the Hospital has adopted a culture of innovation as it strives for world-class clinical leadership.

As we continually raise the bar on clinical excellence, we are sensitive to our patients' needs for a pleasant hospital experience - one where they receive seamless service and enjoy the warmth of compassionate care in a healing environment.

You will assist pharmacists in ensuring the availability of medications and facilitate patient care through processing of medication orders which includes typing, packing and counselling. You will also be required to prepare extemporaneous syrups.

You will be required to handle the operation of the automation systems and drug preparation for unit dose packaging and distribution to the wards. You will also perform loading of drugs into automation systems. You will also perform duties such as checking and topping up of medications in ward medication trolleys and Pyxis. You may be required to prepare and supply medications to automated dispensing machines (ADM) in the wards and operating theatres.

Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science from local Polytechnic, WSQ Advanced Certificate in Pharmacy Support or equivalent
• Work experience in hospital or emergency pharmacy will be an advantage