Senior Pharmacy Technician – 2 Year Contract

About the role

The Senior Pharmacy Technician supports the pharmacy team in delivering safe and efficient medication services within a hospital setting. Working under the supervision of pharmacists, you will help maintain smooth workflow, ensure accurate dispensing, and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Simple medication dispensing and processing medication orders
• Picking, packing, labeling, and pre‑packing medicines
• Medication reconciliation – counting, sorting, and typing prescriptions
• Processing daily nurse request orders for inpatient supplies
• Performing billing functions related to pharmacy services
• Providing courteous customer service to patients and staff
• Maintaining proper stock organization using FIFO, ensuring appropriate storage conditions, and conducting cycle counts per SOPs
• Adhering to pharmacy medication safety practices
• Participating in quality improvement projects

Required profile

• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPTC) OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science OR foreign pharmacy degree
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Strong prioritisation and organisational abilities
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends or public holidays

Required skills

• Medication dispensing
• Medication reconciliation
• Inventory management (FIFO)