Pharmacy Technician

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Education: Matric with SMF Pharmacy Technician Diploma. Experience: 01-02 Years of relevant experience. JOB SUMMARY : The role of the Pharmacy Technician is dispensing, preparing, and distributing pharmaceuticals/medicines, surgical supplies, medication requisitioning, and inventory management. TASKS & ACCOUNTABILITIES : Maintain inventory and follow shift handover protocols under Pharmacist supervision. Accurately fill prescriptions according to patient profiles. Dispense, pack, label, and promptly deliver medications. Monitor stock levels and prepare supply requisitions. Maintain Cath Lab/Radiology consignment records. Obtain signed forms and update inventory for used consignment supplies. Sterile Room: Assist in medication selection, preparation, packaging, and labeling. Prepare sterile admixtures, TPN, and chemotherapy as per protocols. Follow aseptic techniques and USP 797/800 requirements. Maintain inventory, temperature/humidity, cleaning, and equipment records. Ensure pharmacist’s final check before releasing preparations. Support quality assurance, waste disposal, and staff training. Biosafety Cabinet: Operate and maintain the biological safety cabinet. Assist in IV chemotherapy and cytotoxic medication preparation. Verify patient details and calculate doses/volumes accurately. Follow aseptic, hazardous waste, and USP 800 requirements. Perform required checks and maintain records. Prepare and forward departmental requisitions to the warehouse. Receive, inspect, and properly store supplies according to required conditions. Follow FEFO/FIFO and proper medication storage practices. Note: “Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.”