Pharmacy Technician

Job Description
The roles and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Dispense, label and package prescribed drugs to patients and ensure they are counselled on how to take their drugs in order to minimize side effects and maximize benefits.
• Render clinical advice to patients concerning their drug regimen so as to encourage compliance and adherence to therapy.
• Actively listen to and address all patients' concerns and also follow up to ensure medications are effective.
• Ensure patients' safety by ensuring the past medication history is checked each time a drug is prescribed or refilled.
• Offer advice on non-prescription remedies such as maintaining a good diet and exercise, lifestyle modification, and use of herbal and natural health products to obtain general wellness.
• Participate in drug procurement and employ cost-effective decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for improving business processes and suggest new systems and/or operational changes to management.
• Instruct patients on the dosage and dietary requirements for drug consumption.
• Provide clinicians with information on proper drug therapy for patients.
• Monitor and audit drug inventory, ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines and reporting.
• Perform drug assay to verify purity, strength, and other parameters considered for dosage.
• Review over-the-counter OTC and medical prescriptions to ensure they are suitable for a patient.
• Provide patients with information regarding drug interactions, side effects and storage requirements.
• Maintain records of patient profiles, inventory, and registries.
• Monitor patients to track the efficiency/side effects of drugs and make changes where appropriate.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assist with problem identification and resolution.
• Evaluate medication and ensure standardization of medical care for the department.
• Ensure strict adherence to the policies and procedures guarding the security of controlled substances.
• Perform any other duties so assigned.

Requirements and Experience

• Pharmacy Technician qualification/certificate from an institution accredited/approved by the relevant Nigerian regulatory authorities.
• Current registration/license with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria PCN as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Evidence of current practicing license where applicable.
• 2–3 years’ relevant work experience in a hospital, community pharmacy, rehabilitation facility, or other healthcare setting.
• Practical knowledge of pharmacy operations, medication handling, dispensing support, stock management and inventory control.
• Knowledge of safe medication storage, labelling and handling procedures.
• Basic understanding of prescription interpretation and medication terminology, within the scope permitted for a Pharmacy Technician.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and pharmacy/healthcare information systems.