Position: Pharmaceutical Technician
Reporting To:Pharmacist-In-Charge
Responsibilities
Reporting To:Pharmacist-In-Charge
Responsibilities
- Counsel patients
on prescribed medications and over the counter medications.
- Prepare and
dispense prescribed medications and pharmaceutical preparations according
to patients' prescription.
- Checking
prescriptions for accuracy and suitability to ensure safe, economical and
rational use of drugs and pharmaceutical products.
- Providing
accurate drug information to patients and other users.
- Provide advice
for non-prescription medications
- Preparation and
labeling of extemporaneous preparations
- Assist in
maintaining inventory levels daily.
- Obtain pricing
and product availability from suppliers for items not stocked within the
pharmacy.
- Participate in
stock taking in the pharmacy and in drug procurement.
- Monitor drugs
and other medical supplies levels and initiate the procurement process.
- Keep records of
all drug stocks ordered, drugs issued to clients and stocks remaining.
- Arrange drugs in
the required manner
- Check and advice
on the expiry of the drugs and disposal of the same.
- Establish and
maintain good relationships with customers which includes clinics,
doctors, hospitals and other institutions
- Perform any
other duties which may be assigned by Management from time to time.
Requirements:
- Ability to work
independently with minimum supervision
- Exceptional
interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Accurate and
detail oriented
- At least a
Certificate in Pharmacy
- Experience in a
similar position, preferably in a busy retail pharmacy set up will be an
added advantage.
- Strong
negotiation and customer care skills
- Ability to
diagnose conditions and prescribe drugs over the counter is a must.
- Must be computer
literate and be able to manage software programs
Interested
candidates should send their C.V to the following email address;
hrgdsp@gmail.com, stating current and expected salary.
