Posted on :
14 Dec, 2017
14 Dec, 2017
The pharmacy technologist would assist the pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients undergoing treatment.
Job Description
Job Title: Pharmacy Technologist
Duties:
Supply medicines to patients, over the counter or on prescription
Assemble medicines for prescriptions
Manage areas of medicines supply like the dispensaries
Supervise other pharmacy staff when necessary
Produce medicines in the pharmaceutical industry and in hospitals
File Prescriptions
Mix chemotherapy, fluids and feeding solutions for intravenous use under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
Deliver medications to the nursing units in the hospital premises
Responsible for inventory control in the hospital pharmacy
Rotate stock, remove expired medications and perform other inventory control duties
May be assigned to work in a particular nursing unit
Involved in labeling and assembling dispensed items
Check expiry dates of drugs, advise nurses on the correct mode of medicine storage and discuss the needs of the wards with the staffs and nurses
Purchase medicines from wholesalers and pharmaceutical companies
Ensure supplies are delivered accordingly
Help patients in understanding how to use their medicines safely when they return home and in the wards.
Qualification:
Possess an HND in Pharmacy Technology from a reputable institution
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must have a legitimate Certificate from a government recognized Health Institution
Must have a current annual license.
How to Apply
Kindly send your applications to [email protected]