MILLENNIUM HEIGHTS MEDICAL COMPLEX
VACANCY NOTICE
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for employment in the post of PHARMACY TECHNICIAN at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex.
A. OBJECTIVE AND RELATIONSHIP
- Responsible for the stocking, general inventory management and distribution of pharmaceutical supplies.
- Responsible to the Pharmacist.
B. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists the pharmacists in the preparation of drugs and medical supplies for dispensing to outpatients and inpatients.
- Prepares commercially unavailable medications such as oral preparations, creams and ointments for inpatient and outpatient use under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist.
3. Replenishes stock in the pharmacy and on the wards and maintains an adequate inventory of pharmaceuticals including expiring pharmaceuticals to be returned to Pharmacy Department.
- Assists the pharmacists in monitoring the ordering and receipt of pharmaceuticals from Central Procurement and other areas from which pharmacy supplies are received.
- Assists Pharmacists in monitoring and recording expiry dates of all pharmaceuticals and monitoring for effective use within the pharmacy department and on the wards.
- Completes ward requisitions in accordance with pharmacy procedures.
- Ensures pharmacy equipment and tools are in proper working condition.
- Monitors the use of IV fluids in conjunction with nursing staff on the wards and makes bi-monthly orders under the direction of the pharmacist.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment within the Pharmacy and promotes and ensures adherence to proper standards of storage of medication in the pharmacy and on the wards.
- Implements aspects of quality management system that applies to work tasks and duties as stipulated by policies and procedures.
- Reports any quality control concerns and non-conformance to Pharmacist and monitors as required quality records for the Pharmacy Department.
- Performs any other job-related tasks as assigned by Pharmacist
C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Advanced interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
- Basic ability to prepare and dispense medications and other pharmaceutical products.
- Working knowledge in inventory management, maintenance of records and preparations of reports.
- Advanced ability to deal sensitively and confidentially with patient’s needs.
- Working knowledge of computer applications related to job functions.
- Advanced ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, other employees and members of the public.
- Advanced organizational skills.
D. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Pharmacy Technician certification [Certificate or Diploma]
E. FUNCTIONAL AND BUSINESS SKILLS
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Advanced oral, written skills and good listening skills.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to meet task deadlines.
- Able to operate autonomously and demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness.
- Computer Literate in a Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc).
- Report and business writing skills.
- Supervisory skills.
F. SALARY
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience
Interested persons are invited to submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, along with certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, plus two (2) recent references via email mhmcboard20@gmail.com and addressed to:
Mrs. Charmaine Anthony
Senior Manager – Human Resources
Millennium Heights Medical Complex
Millennium Highway
Castries, St. Lucia
To reach her no later June 17th, 2021.
Unsuitable candidates will not be acknowledged. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and experience
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