Pharmacy Technician

We are hiring for the position of Pharmacy Technician for a reputed medical center located in Jeddah.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Unpacks and stores supplies, verifies items received against invoices, and stores perishables such as antibiotics in refrigerators.
2. Checks invoices against orders to ensure all items are received (supply requisitions).
3. Maintains inventory of supplies and prepares orders for new supplies as requested by the Pharmacist.
4. Prepares and delivers ward stock to the various nursing stations/wards, maintaining records of their disposition.
5. Fills containers with medications apportioned to machines and affixes labels to containers for use in the hospital pharmacy or nursing units.
6. Fills positioned vials following written requisitions.
7. Pours liquids into measured glass or plastic containers, uses spatulas for salves or ointments to fill containers, caps, seals, labels, and delivers to Pharmacy or Store Room.
8. Performs miscellaneous duties such as keeping the work area clean and orderly, cleaning equipment, and maintaining records.
9. Compounds I.V mixtures, irrigating solutions, and other parenteral products under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist.
10. Prepares and types prescription labels, fills containers, and affixes labels for out-patient prescriptions under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist.
11. Participates in the improvement of quality in the hospital (Quality Management Program).
12. Prepares other job-related duties as required.