Pharmaceutical Technologists at Meridian Health Group

Job Purpose

The Pharmaceutical Technologist is responsible for ensuring accurate compounding, dispensing, patient education and handling of pharmaceutical supplies for all orders so as to meet the patient needs.

The holder of this position will report to the Chief Pharmacist

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Receive prescriptions from patients, verify and dispense drugs within approved standards and procedures to enable overall patient satisfaction
• Verify expiry dates of drugs, prior to dispensing, to prevent anomalies in service delivery
• Dispense drugs accurately and in a timely manner to uphold the quality standards of the department
• Ensure the accuracy of the label before dispensing for the right patient, right drug and correct quantity, for effective service delivery
• Counsel patients on drug administration for optimum customer satisfaction
• Compound drugs when required, for adequate service provision
• Comply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations
• Contact the physician for inaccuracies in prescription order, proper documentation, and communication of it to the nursing and pharmacy staff
• Complete the expiry list accurately and in a timely manner, for proper recording and monitoring of drugs
• Maintain and update a personal drug knowledge database, to ensure the accurate provision of pharmaceutical care of general disease states as well as specialized knowledge in the assigned area of expertise
• Monitor and record fridge temperatures twice a day to ensure compliance and medication safety
• Ensure complete documentation of all patient documents, interventions, incidents, and other records kept in the department

Reporting

Responsible for timely monthly reports.

Academic Qualifications

• O-levels/A-Levels
• Diploma in Pharmacy Technology
• Possess a valid practicing license
• Member of Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
• Computer skills
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position
• Hospital experience is essential.

Functional Skills:

• Familiarity with hospital pharmacy functioning
• Good knowledge of physiology, pharmacology, and pharmaceuticals
• Familiarity with locally available drugs and their clinical  indications
• Ability to keep up to date with Continuous Pharmaceutical Developments and Continuous Medical Education Programs

Personal Attributes

• Ability to get on well with a diverse workforce
• Honesty and integrity
• Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical professionals