Pharmacy Technician at Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited

Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited was founded in Abuja in January, 2008. The hospital started as a mono specialty centre and was formerly known as Cedarcrest Orthopaedic Clinics Ltd. Within a few years the hospital expanded its scope of services and has become a leading private multispecialty hospital. The core vision of the organisation is to provide world class specialist healthcare services to patients in Nigeria and the West African sub region.

Cedarcrest Hospitals Ltd currently has four hospitals located in Abuja, Lagos, Kainji and Jebba having over one hundred (100) bed capacity without patient camps in several other cities across Nigeria. Our services and facilities span several specialities and include emergency / trauma centre, radiology diagnostic centre, prosthetic manufacturing plant, oxygen manufacturing plant, modular surgical operating theatres, gastrointestinal endoscopy suite and several other facilities that make for a modern multispecialty hospital.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time

Purpose of the Role

• The Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision of the Head of Pharmacy will be responsible for handling patients’ drug dispensation while maintaining pharmacy safety protocols and documenting all dispensed items in the pharmacy systems.
• The incumbent will collaborate with other Pharmacy staff with all enthusiasm and loyalty.

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist the Pharmacist in the preparation of and distribution of medications
• Maintain Pharmacy Records in a manner that conforms with the laws and regulations of the hospital as well as pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Receiving and verifying patient’s prescriptions
• Ensuring availability of drugs by keeping track records pharmacy stock
• Ensure confirmation of payment before drugs dispensation
• Provide assistance in various functions of the Pharmacy
• Proficiency in performing laboratory inventory.

Hierarchy:

• This role reports to the Head of Pharmacy.

Education, Certification And Experience Requirements

• ND in Pharmacy Technician
• Current Annual Practicing License
• Good Team Player
• Experience in molecular laboratory testing
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• 2+ years proven experience as a Laboratory Scientist
• Computer knowledge is mandatory
• Ability to work under pressure

Profile Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with a large team
• Able to work efficiently under time constraints
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.