Job Description

Act as a patient advocate by ensuring patient’s drug therapy is followed as prescribed by doctor.

Job Responsibilities

Act as a patient advocate by ensuring patient’s drug therapy is followed as prescribed by doctor.

• Foster sound relationship with staff, patient and public.
• Perform and assist in diluting and reconstituting chemo drugs using Laminar airflow Hepa filter Isolator.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with the company procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain current notes and paper works related to patient’s treatment.
• Perform all tasks in a safe manner that is consistent with the company policy.
• Perform duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Clinic Nurse Manager/ Clinic Nurse in Charge/ Senior Pharmacy Technician.
• Assist in Clinical Trial dispensing of drugs and documentation.
• Handling of Medications:
• Assist in dispensing medications as prescribed by the doctors under the supervision of Clinic Nurse Manager / Clinic Nurse in Charge/Senior Pharmacy Technician in accordance with the company SOPs.
• Apply principles of safe handling of medications.
• Anticipate, prepare, and differentiate between the various medications and compatibility issues.
• Ensure IV medications, diluents and calculation of dose is counter checked by a Registered Staff Nurse or Doctor.
• Safe handling and disposal of chemotherapy agents.
• Safe handling of Controlled drugs.
• Prevent and manage cytotoxic drug spillage.
• Promote patient’s drug compliance to medications and provide counselling to patient.
• In charge of the drug’s inventories by ensuring sufficient drugs are at all times maintained, drugs near expiry date are exchanged and/or written off. Determine stock level and anticipating needed medications.
• Ensure stocks are stocked up systematically according to first expiry/ first out (first in/ first out.
• Liaise with purchaser to place and expedite order of medications. Raise purchase requisition and purchase order when stock reaches reorder level.
• Organize medications to be dispensed to patients by reading doctor’s orders carefully. Prepare labels with instructions, adhering to the 5 rights of medication.
• Serves as a resource person for knowledge of medication uses, side effects and dosage.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in the industry will be an added advantage.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work in a team and a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills.