Key Duties & Responsibilities
Receive written prescriptions 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
affix labels.
Assist clients by answering simple questions,
locating items or referring them to the pharmacist for medications
information.
File prescriptions that have been filled.
Clean, 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 store incoming supplies, verify
quantities against invoices and inform supervisors of stock needs and
shortages.
Mix pharmaceutical preparations according to written
prescriptions.
Compute charges for medication and equipment
dispensed to hospital patients and enter data in computer.
Dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies to
patients, nursing stations and other departments.
Price stock and mark items for sale.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers and
subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person.
Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking
pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed
medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt;
removing outdated drugs.
Using relevant information and individual judgement
to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or
standards.
Observes professional ethics for the benefit of the
law, the patient, the relatives of the patient and colleagues.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Diploma in Pharmacy.
Enrolled by pharmacy and poison board.
At least 2 years’ experience.
How To Apply
Applications to be sent to hr@runeemahospital.org on or
before 7th July, 2024.
