SENIOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN.

Job Title: SENIOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Job Family: Function

COO

Job Code: 30009193

Reports to Job: Pharmacy Manager

Job Description Summary: The 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. Senior Pharmacy Tech must also maintain and coordinate as troubleshooter for ADD machines and conduct unit inspections to check safe medication storage.

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities

1. Participate in JHAH pharmacy community awareness activities to enhance advancement of JHAH pharmacy profession
2. Assist in the development of contingency plans and emergency preparedness strategies for the pharmacy department
3. Assist in training and mentorship of newly hired pharmacy technicians

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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 Automated Drug Dispensing (ADD) Machines
4. Ensure efficient and accountable transport and supply of pharmaceuticals throughout the healthcare facility
5. Repack medication dosage forms and compound sterile/non-sterile preparations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
6. Maintain and coordinate Automated Dispensing Machine troubleshooting and support functionalities and other patient care related functionalities mandated by operational need or manager directives

Minimum Education Required: Pharmacy Diploma Degree (minimum of three years academy course after High school) by recognized Saudi Arab 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

Functional Competencies:

• Due Diligence
• Audit Reporting
• Data Collection

Core Competencies:

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Cybersecurity
• Person-Centered Care

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