Pharmacy assistant

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the pharmacist in the processing of medication orders for inpatient and outpatient dispensing which includes typing, packing, labeling and distribution of drug supplies to the wards and other hospital departments

• Perform cashier and billing functions

• Assist in providing quality customer service

• Receive, unpack and check stocks against the appropriate documents, to ensure that items supplied are correct and accounted for

• Arrange stocks in FEFO order

• Topping up of cart-fill orders

• Assist in repackaging of unit dose including operating machine and perform quality control

• Topping up of medications into Automated Dispensing Cabinets

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining inventory of stocks in the areas of work

• Maintains the cleanliness of the pharmacy work areas, and prepare work areas for daily operations

• Embrace continuous improvements as our way of life by improving and refining work performance on a daily basis

• Supports the hospital by participating actively in the various activities organized by the hospital. Activities include QC, community projects, staff welfare and recreational activities and etc.

• Other duties as directed by the supervisors.

Qualification

• Preferably at least a Diploma in healthcare related.
• Candidate who possesses Diploma in Applied Science (Pharmaceutical Science) from Republic Poly will be given training opportunity to be a Pharmacy Technician
• Pleasant disposition and service-oriented
• 5 days alternate weekends

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), a 659-bed general and acute care hospital, opened in June 2010. Serving more than 700,000 people living in the northern sector of Singapore, KTPH combines medical expertise with high standards of personalised care, set within a healing environment, to provide care that is good enough for our own loved ones. From intuitive wayfinding to logical clustering of services, KTPH's design is focused on providing a hassle-free experience for patients. The hospital has been designed with patients’ comfort in mind. Since its opening, the building has garnered numerous awards for its green and energy efficient design. Patients can enjoy comfortable accommodation in different categories of wards with views of greenery and naturally cool air from improved ventilation. KTPH also provides a wide range of outpatient specialist services.