Job Purpose
The Pharmaceutical Technologist is responsible for ensuring accurate compounding, dispensing, patient education and handling of pharmaceutical supplies for all orders so as to meet the patient needs.
The holder of this position will report to the Chief Pharmacist
Key Responsibilities / Duties
Receive prescriptions from patients, verify and dispense drugs within approved standards and procedures to enable overall patient satisfaction
Verify expiry dates of drugs, prior to dispensing, to prevent anomalies in service delivery
Dispense drugs accurately and in a timely manner to uphold the quality standards of the department
Ensure the accuracy of the label before dispensing for the right patient, right drug and correct quantity, for effective service delivery
Counsel patients on drug administration for optimum customer satisfaction
Compound drugs when required, for adequate service provision
Comply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations
Contact the physician for inaccuracies in prescription order, proper documentation, and communication of it to the nursing and pharmacy staff
Complete the expiry list accurately and in a timely manner, for proper recording and monitoring of drugs
Maintain and update a personal drug knowledge database, to ensure the accurate provision of pharmaceutical care of general disease states as well as specialized knowledge in the assigned area of expertise
Monitor and record fridge temperatures twice a day to ensure compliance and medication safety
Ensure complete documentation of all patient documents, interventions, incidents, and other records kept in the department
Reporting
Responsible for timely monthly reports.
Academic Qualifications
O-levels/A-Levels
Diploma in Pharmacy Technology
Possess a valid practicing license
Member of Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
Computer skills
At least 2 years of experience in a similar position
Hospital experience is essential.
Functional Skills:
Familiarity with hospital pharmacy functioning
Good knowledge of physiology, pharmacology, and pharmaceuticals
Familiarity with locally available drugs and their clinical indications
Ability to keep up to date with Continuous Pharmaceutical Developments and Continuous Medical Education Programs
Personal Attributes
Ability to get on well with a diverse workforce
Honesty and integrity
Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instructions
Ability to communicate effectively with medical professionals
Interested candidates meeting the requirements for any of the positions above should send a current CV and cover letter quoting the post applying for in the subject line to: hr@mhg.co.ke.Due to urgency in filling the above positions, shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
hr@mhg.co.ke
