Pharmacy Tech

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The job description of a Pharmacy Technician (PT) details the responsibilities and the general
duties of the PT.
Foster continuous improvements as our way of life by encouraging staff efforts at improving
processes to achieve clinical quality and operational excellence

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 billing functions and ensure that cost and revenue of all stocks supplied are
recovered.
3. Assist the pharmacist in the processing of medication orders for sterile and
extemporaneous preparations according to USP guidelines.
4. Perform compounding of antibiotic infusers, eye drops, syringe preparations and topical
creams according to the prescriptions and orders.
5. Ensure maintenance, sanitation and organization of clean room and related equipment
according to policies and procedures.
6. Dispense medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
7. Monitor and maintain inventory stock level of drugs in the areas of work.
8. Receive, unpack and check deliveries against the appropriate documents, to ensure that
items received are correct and accounted for.
9. Perform stock receipts and issues in FEFO order
10. Assist in providing quality customer service.
11. Assist in planning and managing or performing unit dose repackaging production.
12. Assist in overseeing or performing topping up of medications into Automated Medication
Cabinets
13. Maintain the cleanliness of the work areas and prepare these for daily operations
14. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

(B) GENERAL (10%)
1. Assist in orientating and training new staff assigned to the section.
2. Assist pharmacist in managing the operations in the assigned section.
3. Foster continuous improvements as our way of life by encouraging staff efforts at
improving processes to achieve clinical quality and operational excellence
4. Support the hospital by participating actively in the various activities organized by the
hospital.