Pharmaceutical Technologist At Savannah Healthcare

Department: Clinical Services Department
Reports to: Pharmacist in-charge
Positions supervised: None
Job Description
Dispensing and procurement of medical products and supplies used in the organization. It also involves ensuring secure and proper storage and their distribution of medicinal products and supplies throughout the organization.
Responsibilities
Checking prescriptions to ensure that there are no errors and that they are appropriate and safe for the individual patient
Dispensing drugs and counseling patients
Take active role in ordering and procurement of drugs and other medical supplies in liaison with the Pharmacist in-charge and Finance department
Checking dosage and ensuring that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labeled (Pharmacists are legally responsible for any dispensing errors)
Providing advice on the dosage of medicines and the most appropriate form of medication, for example, tablet, injection, ointment or inhaler
Arranging drugs in the pharmacy in a neat and orderly manner
Maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment
Advising patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatments
Liaising with doctors about prescriptions when necessary
Ensuring medicines are stored appropriately and securely
Keeping a register of drugs for legal and stock control purposes;
Answering questions about medicines/drugs from within the organization and clients
Keeping up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses
Actively participate in periodic stock taking for the pharmacy and ensuring stock rotation to minimize stock losses through expiries.
Carry out any other work-related duty assigned

Qualifications
Diploma in pharmacy
Should have a practicing license from Pharmacy and Poisons Board
At least 1-year post qualification experience
Thorough knowledge of pharmacological effects of drugs
The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
The ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to use good reasoning and judgment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team based environment
Ability to work under stress and overtime
Able to perform well without close supervision
Self-motivated and dynamic
Keen to details
Ability to work under pressure
Ethical and responsible
Self-motivated and dynamic

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing a Pharmacist job in a Medical facility/Pharmacy set up