Pharmaceutical Technologist, Hospital
Openings: 1
ACCUREX
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Job Role
Role Purpose
The Pharmaceutical Technologist ensures the accurate dispensing of medications and supports clinical teams in delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based pharmaceutical care. This role upholds the highest standards of ethical practice, maintains rigorous inventory controls, provides patient education, and contributes to continuous quality improvement within the pharmacy unit.
Key Responsibilities
1. Dispensing & Medication Safety
- Dispense prescribed medications accurately in accordance with prescriptions and established protocols.
- Ensure 100% accuracy in medication labelling and packaging.
- Prevent, report, and document all dispensing errors and near misses.
2. Patient Education & Counseling
- Provide clear, respectful, and complete drug use instructions to patients.
- Counsel patients on dosage, interactions, contraindications, and potential side effects.
- Support adherence by addressing patient questions and concerns.
3. Inventory & Stock Management
- Maintain real-time inventory records of all pharmaceutical items.
- Conduct weekly stock audits and assist in ordering and restocking processes.
- Monitor and segregate near-expiry and expired medications in compliance with protocols.
4. Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure full compliance with PPB regulations, licensing standards, and hospital SOPs.
- Maintain proper documentation for all pharmaceutical transactions and records.
- Participate in internal audits and quality assurance reviews.
5. Clinical Collaboration
- Liaise with clinicians and nurses to ensure optimal drug selection and administration.
- Participate in ward rounds as required, contributing to pharmaceutical decision-making.
- Alert clinical teams to any drug shortages or substitutions.
6. Risk Management & Reporting
- Report all adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and medication incidents promptly.
- Take corrective measures to prevent recurrence and ensure patient safety.
- Engage in pharmacovigilance activities as directed by the hospital or PPB.
Qualification
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
- Registered and licensed by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
- Minimum of 2–3 years of post-licensure experience in a hospital or clinical pharmacy setting
- Demonstrated understanding of hospital pharmacy operations and medication safety standards
Key Competencies
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy in dispensing, documentation, and inventory reconciliation
- Patient Engagement: Strong communication and counseling skills to build trust
- Time & Task Management: Ability to manage competing demands in a high-volume setting
- Ethical Practice: Demonstrates professional integrity and adherence to confidentiality
Key Skills
Must have
Customer Focus Attention to detail proactive , ability to work under low supervision or no supervision,good communication skills ,strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail , Effective communication skills.Good to have
Excellent communication skills good communication skills Integrity and professional accountabilityAbout The Company
Accurex is a HR Consulting company with focus on enabling Startups, Private, NGOs, and Tech-driven enterprises to address their HR needs through one-stop beskope recruitment, onboarding, training, contract and performance management, coaching, upto retirement/separation. This is made possible through our robust HRMIS and our team of dedicated experts.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Mid Level
Last Date
5th Aug 2025
Education
Education Level
Diploma
Professional Qualification
Not Required