Senior/ Pharmacy Technician (2 year contract) - Alexandra Hospital

national university health system pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Health System Pte. Ltd. is seeking a certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in safe distribution of medications and ensure efficient pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities include dispensing, order processing, inventory management, and adherence to safety practices, with weekend/public holiday shifts possible.

Qualifications

• Possess CPTC Certification OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science.
• Foreign Pharmacy degree not recognized by Singapore Pharmacy Council is acceptable.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently toward department goals.
• Able to communicate effectively and work well in a team.
• Willingness to work weekends/public holidays occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines to patients according to department policies.
• Process medication orders and perform medication reconciliation.
• Handle picking, packing, labeling, and pre-packing of medicines.
• Maintain inventory with FIFO and ensure proper storage conditions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

CPTC Certification

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Foreign Pharmacy degree (not recognized by Singapore Pharmacy Council)

Job description

Overview

Performs technical duties under the supervision of pharmacists to ensure safe, efficient and timely distribution of drugs in AH. Assists the senior pharmacist in charge to ensure smooth workflow and continuous improvement. Dispenses medicines to the patients according to department policies and guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities (80%):

1. Pharmacy Operations:

• Simple medication dispensing
• Processing medication orders
• Picking, packing, and labeling medicines
• Medication reconciliation (counting, sorting, typing prescriptions)
• Pre-packing medications
• Processing of daily nurse request orders for inpatient supplies
• Billing functions

2. Customer Service:

• Provide professional and courteous service to patients/customers

3. Inventory Management:

• Proper stock organization (FIFO method)
• Maintain appropriate storage conditions
• Conduct cycle counts according to SOPs

4. Medication Safety:

• Comply with pharmacy medication safety practices

Secondary Responsibilities (20%)

1. Quality Improvement:

• Participate in quality improvement projects

Requirements

• Possess Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC) OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science OR foreign Pharmacy degree (not recognized by Singapore Pharmacy Council
• 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
• Able to prioritize and organize work well
• Flexibility to work on weekends/ public holidays occasionally.