Pharmaceutical Technologist , Outreach Clinic Kitengela

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements:Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institutionRegistered with The Kenya Pharmaceutical AssociationPracticing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons BoardCertification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)2 year working experience in a busy facility, preferably a hospital

RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive, verify prescriptions and dispense drugs in a timely manner within approved standards and proceduresContact the physician immediately for inaccuracy and illegibility in a prescription order, document errors and communicate them to the nursing and pharmacy staffVerify expiry dates of drugs prior to dispensing medication to patients/customersCheck that every label placed on the medications contains the correct patient name, drug, quantity and directionsCompound extemporaneous preparations and mix certain intravenous medications as per laid down proceduresCounsel patients on drug administration and use of devices for optimum wellness and recoveryReceive, return and update drug credits on the system in a timely mannerDeliver drug discharges to patients in the ward where applicableCommunicate out of stock and non-stock effectively and timely to prescriber and nurse and provide alternative choice or make arrangements to order promptlyComply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations by proper handling, storage and dispensation of medicationsRecord, monitor and update the expiry list of medications in timely mannerComplete documentation of Interventions, Medication errors and Near Miss, Adverse events, Medication queries, Patient complaints or any other incidents and forward to relevant officePerform random medication checks daily and Monitor variance levels in your respective satellitesCompile daily satellite reportsCarry out regular satellite stock-take exerciseReport any special indicators allocated

REQUIRED SKILLS

Following care plans, Documentation and record keeping, Medication and prescription administration, Stock and inventory management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree