Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for processing and filling prescriptions while undertaking other tasks under the direction of a pharmacist to provide excellent customer service and ensure the pharmacy runs smoothly.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription medications accurately and efficiently.

Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening.

Provide assistance and support to patients or customers, answering questions about medications, dosage instructions, and potential side effects.

Receive and review prescription orders, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information.

Process prescriptions and ensure all information is complete and accurate.

Assist in compounding medications, preparing sterile products, and assembling medication kits.

Maintain inventory of medications and supplies, monitoring stock levels and expiration dates.

Undertake administrative tasks including preparing various documents and reports as required.

Resolve and/or assist customers with any queries as required.

Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate quality, health, safety, security and environmental policies and procedures.

Perform any other job duties as required by the job function.

Minimum Education and Qualifications

High School Diploma with minimum 5 Ordinary Level passes inclusive of English Language, Mathematics and a science subject.

Certification as a Pharmacy Technician from a recognised, accredited institution.

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a pharmacy.

Experience in using MS Office Suite.

Or any equivalent combination of qualification and experience

Competencies

Ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas clearly using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills.

Ability to make customers and their needs a primary focus of actions while developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Collaborative with the ability to be a key team player and possess good interpersonal skills.

Ability to organise work so that tasks each to complete work on time, prioritize your projects and communicate your progress to supervisors and colleagues.

Resilient and the ability to work effectively under pressure without becoming flustered.

Ability to display a high level of integrity by keeping good on promises; holding self-accountable; and being honest and truthful.

Ability to always live the Vision and Values by demonstrating an understanding of hospital’s vision and values, using them as a point of reference where appropriate. Keeps the vision and values at the forefront of decision-making and personal action.

Other

1. Bending may be required.
2. Ability to stand for long periods.

Availability to work after hours for on-call emergency situations as needed