Sr / Pharmacy Technician

TAN TOCK SENG HOSPITAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists in prescription processing and pharmacy operations. Responsibilities include dispensing medication, providing counselling, and ensuring inventory control. Candidates should possess a relevant diploma or certificate and exhibit strong communication and teamwork skills. The role may require working rotating shifts in the Emergency Pharmacy. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a local candidate with a relevant diploma or certificate in pharmacy.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in prescription processing and ensure accurate delivery.
• Dispense medication and provide medication counselling to patients.
• Perform inventory control and financial counselling.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Local Polytechnic Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Pharmacy Support)

Non-SPC registrable Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Depending on the allocated section (Inpatient / Outpatient / National Centre for Infectious Diseases / Quality Control/Emergency Pharmacy), you will assist the pharmacists in prescription processing, to ensure accuracy and targeted waiting times are met. You will also assist the pharmacist-in-charge in planning and facilitating pharmacy operations. The duties include:

• Dispensing of medication
• Medication counselling
• Prescription interventions
• Inventory control
• Financial Counselling (e.g Medisave / CHAS / insurance etc)

The Requirements

• Local Polytechnic Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science OR WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Pharmacy Support) OR non-SPC registrable Pharmacy Degree ONLY
• Good team player
• Possess an eye for detail
• Good communication skills
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment

For Emergency Pharmacy, candidate must be comfortable with 2 rotating shift (PM and Night shift)