Reporting To: Pharmacy Manager
Position Summary:
- Assist the Pharmacy Manager to ensure the smooth operation of the
- Pharmacy Department.
- Assist in the dispensing and distribution of drugs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the day-to-day supervision of pharmacy technicians.
- Screen incoming prescription.
- Ensure the medication orders are entered into dispensing program accurately and software utilized correctly.
- Fill up the prescription according to the direction given.
- Maintain accurate dispensing records and ensure that the medication is labelled with the correct drug name, strength, quantity, directions for use, patient's name and include any additional information. Provide a second-check on all medication issued.
- Adhere to practice policies and procedures for dispensing medicines, in particular those relating to expensive and controlled drugs.
- Ensure that the correct medication and prescription is given to the patient, confirming the details shown on the prescription form and the label and confirming the dosage instructions where appropriate.
- Provide clear, understandable instructions to outpatients and discharged patients in a language known to patients.
- Compound preparations as required by nursing units.
- Dispatch drugs to nursing units with proper care and security during transit.
- Liaise with members of the clinical team regarding medication for individual patients.
- Record requisitions accurately.
- Comply with standard operating procedures for storage, recording and requisitions of drugs.
- Maintain minimum stock levels of medicines, checking expiry dates and storage conditions.
- Prepare purchase orders for approval. Process invoices and maintain price updates.
- Prepare reports of medication utilization, billing and inventory levels as required.
- Maintain general cleanliness. Maintain dispensary equipment, ensuring it is clean, accurate and in a good state of repair.
- Ensure the safe storage of returned and out-of-date medications
- Provide orientation and training of new Pharmacy staff.
- Communicate effectively and regularly with other members of the dispensing team to ensure the accurate exchange of information relating to patients and their medication.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Education and Requirements:
- Diploma in Pharmacy or certificate/ license issued by the Ministry of Health.
- Have good command in both English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken)
- Require knowledge of drug names and pharmacy math.
- Computer literate.
Special Demands:
