Pharmaceutical Technologist

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that the Pharmacy has the necessary equipment and ensure that they are in good working condition.

Ensure that all insurances exclusion lists are adhered to.

Inform the doctor on equivalent of the out of stock/OTC medications and follow up to collect medications.

Ensure that the Pharmacy is well stocked as per the set re-order levels. Do daily counts, spot counts, monthly stock takes and give a timely, accurate report with valid explanation on variances and expiries to the Pharmacy Superintendent/Business Manager.

Prevention of medication errors by counter checking and verifying the prescription/ treatment sheets on doses, allergies, patient identification, right drug, legibility and give clear usage instructions.

D.D.A to be dispensed as per the laid down policy, checked weekly and any discrepancies reported to the Pharmacy Superintendent.

Ensure that the fridge temperatures are charted twice daily and any error reported to relevant department.

Ensure that any issue pertaining quality is escalated to the Pharmacy Superintendent/Business Manager

Track the allocated pharmacy quality indicators as required and timely report to the Superintendent.

Drugs/surgical items expiry management;

Check expiries of the allocated shelf and emergency trolley monthly (ensure short expiry items are replaced) and inform the Pharmacy Superintendent.

Enhance FIFO/FEFO by the use of green stickers on short expiry drugs and expiry report sub module then share the short expiry list with the doctors/other branches to assist in liquidation.

Document all expired drugs, quarantine and report to Pharmacy Superintendent for disposal as per the PPB regulations.

Adhere to Avenue corporate governance policies and procedures;

Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity.

Fully implement audit recommendations and attain satisfactory ratings in subsequent audits.

Record and report all incidents/events to the Business Manager within 24 hours using the provided tools.

Maintain and enforce infection control standards when doing extemporaneous preparations.

Industries:Health, Wellness & Fitness

Function: Others