Pharmacy Technician

About the role

A pharmacy technician performs technical duties under the supervision of pharmacists to ensure the safe, efficient and timely distribution of drugs. The role also supports the pharmacist in charge in supervising pharmacy support staff and coordinating activities within a section for smooth workflow and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Dispense medicines to patients in line with department policies and guidelines
• Process medication orders and perform simple dispensing in accordance with legal requirements and service standards
• Pick, pack and label medicines according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Carry out medication reconciliation: counting, sorting and typing prescriptions, and review and intervene on selected drug groups
• Perform billing functions and provide professional, courteous customer service
• Manage inventory and expiry dates, keeping stocks tidy and stocked according to first-in-first-out requirements and storage conditions
• Carry out cycle counts and comply with medication safety practices
• Take part in quality improvement projects when required

Required profile

• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC), or a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, or a foreign pharmacy degree not recognised by the Singapore Pharmacy Council
• Ability to work independently and achieve departmental goals
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Good ability to prioritise and organise work
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays occasionally