Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician role is responsible for providing assistance in the daily pharmaceutical operations by executing pharmacy related and administrative activities including but not limited to preparation and filling of prescriptions, maintenance of pharmacy inventory and ensuring safe and secure storage conditions of pharmaceutical medications and supplies in line with MH and DOH/DHA policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. The incumbent is also responsible for preparing intravenous solutions, admixtures and medications by performing pharmaceutical dosage calculations and using aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

Prepares intravenous solutions, extemporaneous medication and admixtures using aseptic techniques and by performing pharmaceutical dosage calculation for patients of all ages and cases. • Recognizes any inappropriate dosing during calculation of medical dosage for patients based on available dosage forms. • Formulates unit-dose tablets from bulk bottles using the pre-packaging machines in order to provide patients with the exact dose required. • Assists in executing the pharmacy related administrative activities such as filling prescriptions, typing labels and filing charge slips.• Monitors and records the pharmacy temperature and humidity and performs inspections to ensure safe and secure storage conditions of pharmaceutical medications and supplies. • Operates, maintains and conducts routine checks and calibrations of all pharmaceutical equipment in line with the standard operation procedures and manufacturer guidelines to mitigate and avoid any equipment malfunctions.• Assists the Pharmacy team in providing medication, pharmacological information and pharmaceutical services to patients and relevant medical caregivers.• Maintains required records of all pharmacy activities and develops incident reports in an accurate and timely manner.• Develops records of medications and supplies distributed to patients.

Qualifications

Diploma in Pharmacy program of minimum 2 years course duration

Minimum of 2 years experience postqualification in the pharmaceutical field• Completion of specialty qualification as per the recognized specialty certificate(DOH/DHA guidelines)