Job Summary:

The Pharmacy Technologist will primarily be responsible for providing quality services to clients’ bydispensing medications, giving pharmacological information, orderingand managing the stocks of medicines and supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders
• Dispenses medications, packaging, and labelling pharmaceuticals as per the prescription.
• Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies, advising on interactions and advising clinicians on alternatives.
• Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals; counselling patients on drug therapies.
• Maintains pharmacological knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Responsible for safety and security of the pharmacy.
• Works in collaboration with the Finance and Admin Manager to prepare purchase orders.
• Stock management and enforces loss preventions policies at the pharmacy.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Prepares daily reports and other reports as requested.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in pharmacy from a reputable university or institution.
• At least 2 years  of experience
• Valid/Current practicing certificate and registration.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills; pays attention to detail
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment