The Pharmacy Technician supports the Principal Pharmacist in medication preparation and dispensing, drug supply and distribution, compounding, inventory management and day-to-day pharmacy operations, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services.
Responsibilities
- Process prescriptions and medication orders, and prepare and dispense medications under the supervision of the pharmacist.
- Provide patient counselling and education, and perform medication reconciliation as required.
- Pack, label and distribute medications, ensuring proper storage, handling and supply of pharmaceutical products.
- Monitor inventory levels, expiry dates and stock records, including stock takes, cycle counts and product recalls.
- Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded products under pharmacist supervision, ensuring compliance with established quality, safety and labelling requirements.
- Maintain accurate pharmacy records, equipment and automation processes, and promptly report dispensing errors, near misses or equipment issues.
- Participate in staff orientation, continuing education, medication safety and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support the implementation of pharmacy policies, procedures and workflow improvements to enhance service quality and patient safety.
Requirements
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Course or equivalent qualification.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.
- Good patient service, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with a positive and responsible approach to work.
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