Pharmacy Technician at United Nations

Required Skills

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Pharmacy
• Minimum of 3 Years’ experience in hospital setting
• Fluency in English

Note: CHS will provide institutional malpractice insurance as well as individual malpractice policies for all the General

Medical Officers

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
• Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
• Fill bottles with prescribed medications and type and affix labels.
• Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
• Dispenses prescription drugs and other health care products to patients.
• Price and file prescriptions that have been filled.
• Clean, and help maintain, equipment and work areas, and sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods.
• Establish and maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
• Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, and supplies, and enter inventory data into computer.
• Document care delivered.
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings.
• Assists with the managing of day to day activities and prioritizing tasks.
• Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
• Complies with all applicable CHS standards and guidelines.
• Maintains the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Must have a current passport.
• Must sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
• Will be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English. Ability to speak French is desirable.
• Work hours are based on an 84 hr. work week; typically seven (7), 12 hour days but other variations may apply.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance CHS Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.
• No conditions that would prevent the wear of personal protective equipment; including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor and chemical/biological protective garments or conditions that would prevent the capability of donning, lifting or carrying of up to 70 lbs. of referenced gear while running to a bunker or protected area in the face of perceived or imminent danger.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Somalia is required by surface or air.