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.