Qualifications
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technologist from a recognized institution.
Valid and up to date registration license by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
At least 2 years working experince in a busy hospital.
Unquestionable integrity and good team player.
Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
Maintain proper storage of drugs.
Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
Fill bottles with prescribed medications and type and affix labels.
Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items or referring them to the doctor for medication information.
Price and file prescriptions that have been filled.
Clean, and help maintain equipment and work areas in the pharmacy.
Establish and maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
Order, label, and count stock of medications and supplies, and enter inventory data into the system.
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages.
Mix pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
Compute charges for medication and equipment dispensed to hospital patients, and enter data in computer.
Participate actively in the stock take which will be conducted on monthly basis.
Deliver medications and pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations or theatre.
Make sure proper entries are made in the system.
Liaise with doctors, nurses on availability of required drugs
Follow the set Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Any other duties as may be assigned.
