PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• The Pharmacy Assistant will be required to perform various tasks within the Pharmacy including dispensing, preparation of drugs, reconstitution of cytotoxic drugs (if required) and repacking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To screen in-coming prescription.

• To ensure right drugs in appropriate doses are given.

• To fill the prescription according to the directions given.

• To ensure appropriate labelling instructions are included.

• To countercheck the dispensed drugs against the prescription.

• To ensure accuracy in all aspect.

• To dispense the drug to the patient and provide the necessary instruction.

• To ensure that the right drugs are given to the right patient.

• To compound locations and mixtures and prepares dilutions for stock and for extemporaneous use.

• To provide patients with certain preparations not available in the market.

• To repack bulk drugs into suitable units for dispensing.

• To make dispensing easy.

• To indent for drugs, containers and labels for pharmacy use whenever required.

• To ensure ample stock available.

• To assist in stock-taking.

• To ensure stocktaking is completed as required.

• To assist Pharmacist(s) in ward inspection.

• To comply with MSQH procedure.

• To do cytotoxic drug reconstitution (when required).

• To ensure preparation are safe, sterile & correct.

• Adhere to all Acts, Laws, and Rules and Regulation governing the pharmacy services.

• Compliance with hospital and government legislation requirement.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Pharmacist-in-charge and Pharmacist.

• Responding to all duties given.

• To carry out duties as an employee as stipulated in Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994: -

• To take reasonable care at work for the safety of yourself and other persons;

• To co-operate with your employer or any other person in the discharge of any duty;

• To wear or use any protective equipment or clothing provided by the employer;

• To comply with any instruction or measure on occupational safety and health.

• Responsible and Accountable to carry out duties as in the occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994.

• Participate actively in any other new service that is introduced by the department.

• Ensure all policies and procedures of ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and/or Hospital Accreditation are adhered to and records maintained, if and when these programs are implemented.

• Conformance to ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and / or Hospital accreditation requirements.

• Prompt and effective action in taking corrective measures in cases of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and/or Hospital Accreditation non-conformance.

QUALIFICATIONS​

MINIMUM 

• Diploma in Pharmacy Pharmacy

• Certificate in Pharmacy (KKM)

MINIMUM PREFERRED

• At least 1 year of relevant work or internship experience in Hospital/Retail Pharmacy.

• Preferably at least 2 years of relevant work experience as a Pharmacy Technician in Hospital/Retail Pharmacy.

• Experience in a relevant specialist area of pharmacy practice including aseptic technique.

• Able to work in a fast-paced, process driven environment.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Flexible, advanced inter and intrapersonal, good communication skills, integrity, conceptual and analytical ability, leadership, team building, initiative, independent.