SENIOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN.

Senior Pharmacy Technician is responsible for providing medication related operational support within the pharmacy. Key duties include data entry, organizing and stocking medication shelves, labeling and documentation of medications for unit dose distribution and / or outpatient bulk distribution, repacking medication dosage forms under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, compounding sterile / non sterile preparations under the supervision of a pharmacist, replenishing medications through Automated Drug Dispensing (ADD) Machines, transporting and supplying pharmaceuticals in an efficient and accountable manner throughout JHAH units, and providing unit based stock management and inventory support. The Senior Pharmacy Technician must also maintain and coordinate as troubleshooter for ADD machines and conduct unit inspections to check safe medication storage.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication stock related administrative coordinator functionalities including documentation, reporting, accurate recordkeeping, system transfer and other related duties within the pharmacy to support the overall workflow
• Provide support for maintaining appropriate stock levels of medications and supplies by ensuring timely filling, reporting on stock levels and coordinating with the pharmacy and supply chain teams to ensure efficient inventory management
• Provide Medication Stocking and Distribution functionalities for organizing and stocking medication shelves, labeling and documenting medications for unit dose distribution and / or outpatient bulk distribution and replenishing medications through ADD machines
• Ensure efficient and accountable transport and supply of pharmaceuticals throughout the healthcare facility
• Repack medication dosage forms and compound sterile / non sterile preparations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Maintain and coordinate ADD machine troubleshooting and support functionalities along with other patient care related functionalities mandated by operational need or manager directives

Pharmacy Diploma Degree (minimum of three years academy course after high school) by a recognized Saudi Arabia Government Health Institute or equivalent

Professional Certifications Required

SCFHS license

Years of Experience

Minimum 6 years experience in related field

Languages

English : Basic; Arabic : Not Required

Core Competencies

Acknowledgement

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supplemental Work / Experience / Education Information

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