PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (PHARMACY ASSISTANT)

"1. Ensure all prescriptions are accurately dispensed to the correct patient at all time -Check all medications supplied are according to the prescription with accurate labels and correct physical medications -Review appropriateness of prescription and verify with prescriber if necessary. Seek advice from pharmacist where required -Counsel patient on proper medication administration & technique (where applicable) and advise on appropriate storage condition -Provide alternatives or suggestions on medication treatment where appropriate -Provide basic medicine information e.g. indication, dosage, adverse effects, method of administration, etc. 2. Ensure medications are stored according to recommended conditions to maintain efficacy and quality -Adhere to recommended storage requirements when handling medication in the pharmacy at all times 3. Accurate documentation to ensure compliance to regulatory requirements and accreditation standards -Document all daily transactions completely and accurately in the required manner e.g. Poison -Register, Dangerous Drug Register, Psychotropic Drug Register, Codeine & Pseudoephedrine -Register, in accordance to regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. 4. Ensure quality and sterility of medication -Adhere and prepare formulation in accordance to Good Manufacturing Practice e.g. wearing of -Personal Protective Equipment during manufacturing. -Perform cytotoxic drug reconstitution using aseptic technique in accordance to procedure. 5. Ensure all ward stocks are accurately supplied to wards and departments -Prepare and supply all ward stocks according to requirements. 6. Ensure standards & customers' expectations are met 7.Perform any other duties assigned to meet company and department goals and objectives"