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)

MINIMUMPREFERRED

• 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.