Senior/ Pharmacy Technician*(6751)

Overview

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

Daily Operations

1. Provide professional and courteous service to all patients/customers
2. Process medication orders/prescriptions for both inpatient and outpatient
3. Picking, packing and labelling in accordance with stipulated policies, guidelines and department standard operating procedures
4. Perform billing functions
5. Ensure work area is ready for daily operations
6. Maintain the cleanliness of the pharmacy and ward areas where drugs are stored
7. Involvement in workplace quality improvement projects/activities as and when required

Inventory Management

1. Ensure stocks are stocked up properly and tidily according to First-Expiry-First-Out (FEFO) requirement and stipulated storage condition
2. Perform topping up of Omnicell ward stock in the respective wards
3. Ensure correct receiving of goods
4. Secondary repackaging/redressing
5. Carry out cycle counts and stock takes periodically according to SOPs

Dispensing

1. Dispense medications to patients in accordance with stipulated policies, guidelines and department standard operating procedures

Requirements

1. Possess Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC) OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
2. Completed Basic Skill Test OR Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC)
3. Have initiative and able to work independently to achieve goals of the department
4. Able to communicate effectively
5. Able to function effectively as a member of a team
6. Flexibility to work on weekends/public holidays occasionally