Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

• Our client is looking for a pharmacy technician who will locate, dispense, pack, and label a prescribed medication for a patient that is then reviewed for accuracy by a pharmacist before dispensed to the patient.

Responsibilities

• Receiving prescriptions and checking their validity
• Processing prescriptions electronically and ensuring all information is complete and accurate
• Selecting the appropriate medicine and measuring dosages to fill prescriptions
• Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening
• Greet customers and answer questions
• Resolve issues when they arise
• Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory
• Undertake administrative tasks e.g .record-keeping as assigned
• Comply with all security measures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Diploma / B.Sc Degrees in Pharmacy or any Health-related course
• 2 years proven experience as pharmacy technician
• Experience with an online prescription system is a plus
• Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement
• Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Reliable with a keen eye for detail
• Successful completion of a pharmacy technician program
• Certified Pharmacy technician is an asset.