Pharmacy Asst
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(A) SPECIFIC (90%)
1. Assist the pharmacist in the processing of medication orders for inpatient and outpatient
dispensing which includes typing, packing, labeling and distribution of drug supplies to the wards
and other hospital departments.
2. Perform cashier and billing duties.
3. Assist in providing quality customer service.
4. Receive and check stocks against the appropriate documents, to ensure that items supplied are
correct and accounted for.
5. Arrange stocks in First Expiry First Out order.
6. Top up of cart-fill orders.
7. Assist in repackaging of unit dose including operating machine and performing quality control.
8. Top up medications into Automated Dispensing Cabinets.
9. Assist in monitoring and maintaining inventory of stocks in the areas of work.
10. Maintain the cleanliness of the pharmacy work areas and prepare work areas for daily operations.
11. Handle phone/email enquiries.
12. Assist in processes related to home delivery of medications, which includes packing, labeling and
coordinating with the delivery courier company.
13. Ensure compliance with departmental, hospital, and external regulatory policies and practices
related to pharmacy operations.
(B) GENERAL (10%)
1. Mentor and train new pharmacy assistants.
2. Actively support hospital initiatives, not limited to:
• Community Outreach Programmes
• Staff Welfare Activities
• Recreational Events
3. Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
4. Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor