Pharmacy Technician (Contract)

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.