Pharmacy Technician- Kingston

Pharmacy Technician- Kingston

                                                        Position Title: Pharmacy Technician

                                                         Location: Kingston

                                                        Department: Pharmacy/Dispensary

                                                     Reports to: Head Pharmacist/Pharmacist

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for preparing medications for patient consumption under the
general supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with standard departmental procedure.
Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, such as counting tablets and
labeling bottles. Must be able to interpret written prescriptions, perform pharmacy calculations, and maintain
efficiency and accuracy even when the pharmacy is busy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the
position:

Ability to prepare prescriptions efficiently and accurately.
Experience in managing inventory and handling OTC enquiries.
Dispensing prescriptions
Interpreting, screening and resolving any discrepancies under the guidance of the Pharmacist.
Ensure maintenance of adequate supply of pharmaceutical items paying close items to stock rotation and
monitoring of expiration dates.
Enter-access and verify data accuracy in computer system
Contribute to high efficient work flow of the pharmacy by maintaining a high productivity level and
error-free work delivery
Establish and maintain patient profiles
Provide a high level of customer service to external and internal customers
Ensure familiarity with common pharmacy practices, concepts and procedures
Replenish shelves daily from excess stock and make note of low stock for re-ordering.
Compound mixtures or medications (e.g. oral suspensions, topical ointments and/or creams). 
Pre-package bulk medications.
Maintain an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job
responsibilities and integrate them into practice.
Assist other pharmacy technicians.
Maintain knowledge of loss prevention techniques including monitoring of expired goods.
Receive ordered stock and assist with packing of new goods received.
Maintain areas/shelves designated for cleaning
Assist with cashiering in dispensary as the need arises.
Liaise with Purchasing dept. in Montego Bay for coordination of purchases and inventory activities
Pricing of all goods received on a timely basis.
Ensure that all items on the shelves have correct prices.
Request goods from other location on a weekly basis or as needed to replenish stock
Performs other duties which may be assigned by the pharmacist or supervisor

EXPERIENCE; EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATION

A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Certified Pharmacy Technician (from a recognized institution)
At least 2 years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician
High School Diploma

BENEFITS

Continuous Training & Development
Group Benefits ( Health, Life, Pension)
Performance Incentives/ Bonuses
Staff Discounts
Gym Membership

We would like to thank you all for your interest in becoming a part of our team. However, only short listed applicants will be contacted.