Pharmacy Technician at Care Gate Pharmacy & Store

Care Gate Pharmacy & Store is a reputable retail establishment located at Apo Resettlement, Abuja, and dedicated to delivering quality products and exceptional community-based pharmaceutical services. We provide a comprehensive range of medicines, health essentials, personal care items, and everyday consumer goods, ensuring our customers receive accessible, reliable, and professional service at all times.

With a strong commitment to customer care, safety, and ethical practice, Care Gate Pharmacy & Store upholds the highest standards of professionalism, offering trusted pharmaceutical guidance, prompt service, and a welcoming shopping experience for individuals and families within the community.We welcome dedicated, service-driven individuals who are passionate about customer care and community wellbeing to join our growing team and contribute to our mission of delivering quality service to filled in the followingpositions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Apo Resettlement, Abuja FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Description
Prescription & Dispensing Support:

• Assist the pharmacist in processing and dispensing prescribed medications under supervision.
• Prepare prescriptions accurately, label medications correctly, and ensure all necessary information is included.
• Check expiry dates and packaging integrity before issuing any medication.
• Refer all unclear, incomplete, or unusual prescriptions to the pharmacist before dispensing.

Customer Interaction & Counselling Support:

• Welcome and attend to customers courteously, providing basic product information and guidance under pharmacist's direction.
• Refer all clinical or in-depth drug-related questions to the pharmacist or nurse.
• Assist in customer education on the use of non-prescription items such as vitamins, supplements, and personal care products.
• Help manage queues during busy periods and direct customers appropriately.

Inventory & Shelf Management:

• Restock shelves and drawers with medications, ensuring correct positioning and product visibility.
• Monitor stock levels and notify the pharmacist or inventory team when items are running low or need to be reordered.
• Remove expired, near-expiry, or damaged products and report immediately.
• Arrange and clean medicine storage areas, ensuring hygiene and proper stock rotation (FIFO or FEFO as directed).

Equipment & Environment Maintenance:

• Ensure the pharmacy dispensing area, shelves, and workspaces are kept clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Disinfect workstations regularly and maintain orderliness in the prescription and customer service areas.
• Assist in preparing the treatment room and supplies for nurses handling injections or procedures.

Documentation & Recordkeeping:

• Maintain accurate logs of dispensed medications, restocked items, returned or expired drugs (as assigned).
• Assist the pharmacist in filing and organizing prescriptions and other important documents.
• Help in updating patient prescription history, if required by the pharmacist.

Regulatory & Compliance Support:

• Ensure all actions are compliant with PCN regulations and pharmacy protocols.
• Always maintain confidentiality of patient records and prescription data.
• Report any suspicious prescriptions, inventory irregularities, or unsafe practices to the pharmacist immediately.

Teamwork & Support:

• Support pharmacists and nurses in daily tasks and patient services.
• Participate in stock counts, product audits, and routine inspections.
• Assist in training new or junior staff as delegated by the pharmacist.
• Take on other assigned responsibilities in the pharmacy, cosmetic, or retail unit when instructed.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr.caregatepharma@outlook.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: For more enquiries, WhatsApp 08132757658.