Pharmacy Technician (Singapore Prisons)

SingHealth Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. You will be responsible for preparing and supplying medications, managing inventory, and assisting pharmacists. Candidates must have a GCE 'O' level with a Pharmacy Technician certification or a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science. Good communication skills and meticulousness are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician or equivalent is required.
• Pleasant disposition with strong communication skills is essential.
• Must be detail-oriented and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supply medications under supervision.
• Manage inventory and dispose of expired or damaged drugs.
• Assist in simple troubleshooting of dispensing machines.
• Respond to basic drug enquiries and assist the pharmacist as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Meticulous

Ability to work independently

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

GCE ‘O' level with certificate in Pharmacy Technician Course

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

Overview

SingHealth Polyclinics, a leader in family medicine, provides seamless, patient-centred and preventive healthcare that is affordable and accessible to all. SingHealth Polyclinics' network of polyclinics provides primary healthcare services to the community. It plays an integral role in promoting a healthy lifestyle within the community and empowering families with the knowledge of common health issues, care and treatment options. SingHealth Polyclinics is a member of Singapore Health Services (SingHealth) - a public healthcare cluster which also manages three hospitals and five specialty centres.

Responsibilities

• The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the preparation and supply of medications under Changi Medical Facility in Singapore Prisons.
• Inventory control including stock requisition from materials management and disposal of expired/damaged drugs
• Packing and supply of medications
• Maintenance and simple trouble shooting of dispensing machine
• Respond to simple drug enquiries and escalating more complex enquiries to the pharmacists
• Assisting the pharmacist and Cluster Pharmacy-In-Charge in any other related function when necessary
• Other assigned duties.

Requirements

• GCE ‘O' level with certificate in Pharmacy Technician Course and/or a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or its equivalent
• Pleasant disposition with good communication skills
• Meticulous and able to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications