Pharmaceutical Technologist at Shalom Community Hospital

Duties

• Receive written prescription or refill request and verify that the information is complete and accurate.
• Dispense drugs and medication as prescribed by doctors and physicians
• Counsel patient on proper use of prescribed medicines clearly stating the route of administration, time, indications and any expected outcome of drug use.
• Maintain proper storage condition and security for drugs.
• Fill bottles with prescribed medication and type and affix lables.
• Add measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions to prepare intravenous (I.v) packs.
• Mix pharmaceutical preparations (extemporanous preparations) according to written prescription.
• Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices and inform supervisor of stock need and shortages.
• Supply and monitor robotic machines that dispense medicines into containers and label the containers.
• Assist customers by answering questions or requests and respond to telephone calls.
• Compute charges for medications and equipments dispensed to hospital patient and enter data in computer.
• Order, label and count stock of medications, chemicals and supplies and enter inventory date into computer.
• Establish and maintain patient profiles including list of medications taken by individual patient. 

Minimum qualifications and requirements:

• Diploma in pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution preferably KMTC
• 2 years in a similar position in a busy Hospital
• Valid practice license (PPB)
• Certificate of Registration with PPB
• Ability to multi task
• Expert knowledge of Pharmaceutical procedures and health and safety protocols