Senior/ Pharmacy Technician* (2 year contract)(6751) - Alexandra Hospital

Overview

Performs technical duties under the supervision of pharmacists to ensure safe, efficient and timely distribution of drugs in AH. Assists the senior pharmacist in charge to ensure smooth workflow and continuous improvement. Dispenses medicines to the patients according to department policies and guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities (80%):

1. Pharmacy Operations:

• Simple medication dispensing
• Processing medication orders
• Picking, packing, and labeling medicines
• Medication reconciliation (counting, sorting, typing prescriptions)
• Pre-packing medications
• Processing of daily nurse request orders for inpatient supplies
• Billing functions

2. Customer Service:

• Provide professional and courteous service to patients/customers

3. Inventory Management:

• Proper stock organization (FIFO method)
• Maintain appropriate storage conditions
• Conduct cycle counts according to SOPs

4. Medication Safety:

• Comply with pharmacy medication safety practices

Secondary Responsibilities (20%)

1. Quality Improvement:

• Participate in quality improvement projects

Requirements

• Possess Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC) OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science OR foreign Pharmacy degree (not recognized by Singapore Pharmacy Council
• 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
• Able to prioritize and organize work well
• Flexibility to work on weekends/ public holidays occasionally.

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