Pharmacy Technician at R-Jolad Hospital

R-Jolad Plus is a multi-specialized care provider offering a wide range of specialist services using some of the latest technologies to produce the best clinical outcomes for their patients. Our sister Hospital, R-Jolad Hospital Limited, is a leading private healthcare provider in Nigeria  and West - Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:  Pharmacy Technician

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Pharmacy Technician plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the hospital’s pharmacy. They work collaboratively with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient distribution of medications to patients.
• The role involves medication preparation, inventory management, and maintaining strict adherence to pharmacy standards and regulatory guidelines.

Personal Qualities:

• Honest and ethical behavior in all professional Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to ethical Dependable and punctual, ensuring that tasks are completed on Trustworthy in handling and managing medications and sensitive patient Ability to empathize with patients and provide compassionate Sensitivity to patients’ emotional and physical Ability to remain calm and patient in stressful Maintaining a professional demeanor in all interactions with patients, colleagues, and other Commitment to continuous improvement and professional Awareness and adherence to safety protocols to ensure the safe handling of Commitment to preventing errors and ensuring patient Focus on meeting the needs of patients and providing excellent Ability to provide clear and accurate information to patients and healthcare Ability to perform tasks that may require standing for long periods, lifting, and moving medication Maintaining health and safety standards in the pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in accurately dispensing prescribed medications to patients, ensuring the correct dosage and labeling.
• Actively participate in the stock and inventory count exercise according to the designated schedule.
• This entails engaging in thorough stock assessments, meticulously documenting inventory levels, and collaborating with fellow team members to ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout the counting process.
• Prepare unit dose medications and intravenous admixtures under the supervision of a licensed Verify prescription orders for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to physician Communicate with healthcare providers to clarify any discrepancies or issues related to Provide basic information to patients regarding medication usage, potential side effects, and proper Address patient inquiries and concerns with empathy and Strictly adhere to all pharmacy laws, regulations, and hospital policies to ensure Maintain confidentiality and security of patient information and prescription Prepare and compound medications, such as ointments, creams, and intravenous solutions, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Use pharmacy software and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to accurately input and update patient information and prescription data.
• Generate reports and maintain documentation of pharmacy Provide excellent customer service to patients, healthcare professionals, and colleagues.
• Assist in resolving medication-related inquiries and issues in a courteous and efficient Identify potential drug interactions and consult with pharmacists or healthcare providers to prevent adverse reactions.
• Double-check prescription orders to verify accuracy, completeness, and adherence to physician instructions before dispensing.
• Ensure that medications are appropriately labeled, including dosages, instructions, and patient- specific information.
• Check packaging for tamper-evidence and expiration dates.
• Properly store medications, adhering to recommended conditions, temperature requirements, and security measures to prevent spoilage or contamination.
• Regularly monitor medication inventory levels, conduct audits, and ensure proper rotation to prevent expired or outdated medications from being dispensed.
• Promptly report any medication-related errors or adverse events to supervisory pharmacists and follow established procedures for incident reporting.
• Maintain strict aseptic techniques and sterile compounding practices when preparing intravenous medications and sterile products.
• Prioritize patient safety by verifying patient identity, ensuring correct medication, and providing counseling to patients on medication usage and potential side effects. Collaborate effectively with pharmacists, and other team members to streamline pharmacy operations and ensure medication quality.

Accountabilities:

• Shall work with and under the supervision of the Superintendent Pharmacist.

External:

• Patients., Visitors, etc.

• Core Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders

Internal on-site:

• Pharmacy team, Clinical Staff, Central Drug Store, etc

Qualifications

• School diploma or equivalent in Pharmacy Technician(required).
• State licensure or Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (required).
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical Familiarity with pharmacy software and EMR Ability to accurately measure, mix, count, and label Proficiency in following prescriptions precisely and ensuring correct
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician in a healthcare setting (preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain organized Proficiency in managing pharmacy inventory, including ordering, stocking, and tracking Ability to maintain appropriate stock levels and prevent.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational Effective communication and interpersonal Ability to work well in a team and under the supervision of a licensed Understanding of and commitment to maintaining patient Meticulous approach to work, ensuring accuracy in all tasks, from data entry to medication Vigilance in double-checking work to avoid Persistence in the face of challenges and maintaining focus on providing excellent patient.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.