Pharmacy Technician Duties

• Fill medications based on prescriptions and prepare them for Pharmacists to dispense.
• Assist in stock count on a routine basis and ensure that expiring drugs are noted
• Arrange/stack  drugs and consumables according to FEFO guidelines
• Ensuring that minimum stock level are not exceeded
• Bring Patients into the pharmacy (when necessary)
• Follow up/call patients to ensure compliance and report special cases to the Pharmacist on the duty
• Follow up on drugs delivered to patients
• Keep the pharmacy clean and ensure that dispensing materials are available
• Assist in receiving of medications from vendors
• Assist in compounding in coordination with the Pharmacist
• Dispensing of OTC medications and providing of consumables to the nurses and doctors when needed.
• Ensuring to comply with proper work ethics and conduct
• Preparing of emergency packs under the supervision of a Pharmacist
• Assisting the Pharmacist in any other required duties.
• Conduct group responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update pharmacy checklists regularly
• Provide assistance in various functions of the Pharmacy

Patient & Family Education/Support:

• Provide emotional support and measures to alleviate fear and anxiety.
• Assess patient and family readiness and identifying learning needs.
• Lead/encourage multidisciplinary approach for patient’s discharge.
• Develop and implement the teaching plan utilizing patient education manual.
• Document patient and family education.
• Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain and restore health and prevent diseases.
• Adheres to Policies and Procedures.
• Adheres to LECC\’s Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.

Customer Service Requirements:

• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills
• Must be able to plan and perform daily activities in an organized manner.
• Must be kind, compassionate, dedicated and patient.
• Must have the ability to handle different kinds of emotions as well as manage on the job stress.
• Must be focused, very detailed and be proactive in making decisions.
• Must be physically and mentally stable to  handle extended shifts as well as mental pressure and traumatic events.
• Must be able to review, analyze and respond to different situations they encounter daily.
• Must be able to think critically in adapting to change, judging situations and taking appropriate decisions.

Qualifications & Training

• Ordinary (or Higher) National Diploma Certificate in Pharm tech
• Current license to practice (where applicable)
• Evidence of NYSC discharge/exemption certificate (where applicable)
• Computer literacy
• Excellent Communication
• Working Under Pressure
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Problem solving and Initiative
• Time Management and Organization
• Attention to Details