Senior/ Pharmacy Technician*

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution as a Pharmacy Technician, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient distribution of medications. In this dynamic position, you'll assist pharmacists in daily operations, inventory management, and dispensing medicines to patients. Your contributions will help maintain high standards of service and quality within the pharmacy. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy a collaborative environment that supports your professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Possess CPTC or Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional service to patients and process medication orders.
• Ensure proper inventory management and dispensing of medications.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Independence

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC)

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

Perform technical duties under the supervision of pharmacists to ensure safe, efficient and timely distribution of drugs in AH.

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
• Ensure work area is ready for daily operations
• Maintain the cleanliness of the pharmacy and ward areas where drugs are stored
• Involvement in workplace quality improvement projects/activities as and when required

2) Inventory Management

• Ensure stocks are stocked up properly and tidily according to First-Expiry-First-Out (FEFO) requirement and stipulated storage condition
• Perform topping up of omnicell ward stock in the respective wards
• Ensure 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 a member of a team
• Flexibility to work on weekends/public holidays occasionally

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