Pharmacy Technician at R-Jolad Hospital

R-Jolad Plus is a Multi Specialistr care provider offeriing a wide range of specialist services using some of the latest technologies to produce the best clinical outcomes for their patients, sister Hospital R-Jolad Hospital limited, a leading private healthcare providers in Nigeria  and West - Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: Chief Pharmacist, Pharmacist

Position Summary

• We are looking for a pharmacy technician who will be responsible for the overall efficiency and safety of pharmacy operations.
• He/She will be responsible for ensuring everything runs smoothly in the pharmacy, including drug preparations, labeling and technical operations, customer care, and communication between other workers.

Objective

• The Pharmacy Technician will Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipts and removing outdated drugs.

Core Working Relationships / Key Stakeholders

• Clinical and Non-clinical staff

Administrative Responsibilities

• Collection, organization and evaluation of patient’s information, the management of medical distribution, and providing drug information and education to the patient.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipts and removing outdated drugs.
• Check and ensure the approval of the regulatory body i.e (NAFDAC)
• Providing quality customer service to patients and other healthcare providers
• Maintains a clean and safe pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• The task of preparing, dispensing, distributing, and administering medications under the direct supervision of the pharmacist.
• Taking stock on daily basis to determine the stock level of drugs.
• Notifying the pharmacist about drugs that are out of stock.
• Arrangement of drugs into its respective segment in the store for easy identification.
• Attending to everyone equally on first come basis except emergency cases and attending to emergency cases swiftly.
• Counsel the patient and advise on adherence to usage as prescribed to avoid resistance and explain to them the possible side effect of each drug.
• Recording of drugs items supplied to out-patients (HMO, Company patients) and in-patients.
• Strict adherence to the usage of the drug administration software.

Job Requirements

• National Diploma in Pharmacy Technology.
• Must be able to work overtime and night shift at intervals including weekends. No Public Holidays.

Experience:

• 2-3 years relevant experience in a fast-paced organization.
• Cognate Experience in a Hospital is an added advantage.

Key Skills:

• Good people management
• Good telephone etiquette
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Multitasking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Prioritizing, problem solving and organization skills.
• Dedicated to excellence and quality.
• ICT Skills
• Customer Care, communication, and public relation skills
• Articulate, cordial, hospitable, and pleasant personality.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online