Pharmacy Tech I

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Gauteng, Johannesburg, seeks a Pharmacy Technician I to assist with medication distribution and delivery under the supervision of a pharmacist. The role requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent, as well as a current CA Pharmacy Technician license. Ideal candidates will have effective communication and customer service skills, as well as the ability to manage physical demands of the job, such as lifting and fine motor tasks. Prior experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current CA Pharmacy Technician license required.
• 0-3 years prior experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication distribution and delivery under pharmacist supervision.
• Stock medication in storage areas or systems.
• Participate in quality control and improvement activities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Problem solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Graduate of accredited pharmacy technician training program

Job description

Job Summary : Pharmacy Tech I Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I assists with activities associated with medication distribution and delivery; stocking medication in medication storage areas or systems; quality control and quality improvement; and any other activities that may be assigned by the pharmacist and within the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians in the State of California.

Licensure and Certification : Current CA Pharmacy Technician license.

Education : High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Graduate of accredited or approved pharmacy technician training program Experience : 0-3 year's prior experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.

Knowledge and Skills : Knowledge of scope of practice Customer service skills Effective communication skills Problem solving skills Physical Demands – Clerical / Administrative Patient Care : Frequent sitting and standing / walking with frequent position change.

Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.

Occasional / intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.

Occasional / intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing / pulling, twisting, and climbing.

Occasional / intermittent lifting and carrying objects / equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.

Key for Physical Demands Continuous 66 to % of the time Frequent 33 to 65% of the time Occasional 0 to 32% of the time.