Senior/ Pharmacy Technician*(6751) - Alexandra Hospital

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to oversee pharmacy operations and ensure efficient medication distribution. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, managing inventory, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates possess a Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC) or a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, alongside strong teamwork and communication skills. Interested individuals should contact via email provided.

Qualifications

• 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 member of a team.
• Flexibility to work on weekends/public holidays occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and courteous service to all patients/customers.
• Process medication orders/prescriptions for both inpatient and outpatient.
• Dispense medications to patients in accordance with policies and guidelines.

Skills

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC)

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

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

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
• Ensures work area is ready for daily operations
• Maintains 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

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

If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘[e-mail]’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.