The Pharmacy Assistant will assist the Pharmacy Technician Executives/ Pharmacists in ensuring smooth operation in the pharmacy and provide quality customer service.

Job Responsibilities

Administration & Housekeeping

• Conduct regular checks on the equipment used in pharmacy e.g. refrigerators, computers printers, fax machine, etc.
• Monitor the maintenance of equipment and keep proper records of equipment maintenance.
• Assist supervisors in contacting the relevant vendors for the rectification works.
• Ensure proper housekeeping of the pharmacy premises and maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness at the work area and storerooms.
• Ensure that dispensing consumables are topped up at the dispensing counters daily.

Inventory

• Replenishment of stocks in the pharmacy and patient information leaflets.
• Assist in the receipt and checking of stocks according to the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist in the monitoring of consumables
• Inspection on the conditions of stocks to ensure that stocks are stored in the appropriate storage conditions.
• Ensure that products displayed are in good condition.
• Maintain a high and accurate standard in the pre-packing of tablets/capsules and lotions, according to documented procedures.
• Monitor stock levels of pre-packed medications; plan pre-packing schedule and update pre-pack records.
• Assist in stock counting in stock-takes and cycle counts.

IT & Automation

• Involve in repackaging process and conduct quality control checks
• Monitor the stock status of the repackaging consumables and alert supervisors when stocks are low.
• Assist in scheduling of repackaging, preparation of materials, conduct quality control checks, and maintenance of repackaging records & production tickets.

Operational

• To check on the validity of the medicine, process and interpret the prescriptions according to set standard and guidelines

Quality Improvement & Assurance

• Participate and assist in implementation of quality assurance, quality improvement projects and activities.
• Suggest improvement to workflow and processes.

Job Requirements

• GCE N or O Level Qualification with 1 to 2 years of working experience in a Healthcare/Polyclinic setting
• Excellent service oriented and has good interpersonal skills
• Good team player and self-motivated.
• Must not be color blind

Working Hours
5.5 days' work week

Work Location

National University Polyclinics (NUP) - West region