Pharmacy Technician*(9995) - Alexandra Hospital

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