Pharmacy Technologist
Job summary
To ensure that high quality standards are maintained at all times in the provision of medication and medical consumables in accordance with the regulations of the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board and as per Focus defined policies and procedures.
Min. qualification
Diploma
Experience level
Mid level
Experience length
2 years
Language
English
Working hours
Full Time - Rotating Schedule
Applicant location
Rest of Kenya, Kenya
Job description & requirements
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Ensure that the Pharmacy has the necessary equipment and
ensure that they are in good working condition.
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Ensure that all insurances exclusion lists are adhered to.
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Inform the doctor or equivalent of the out of stock/OTC
medications and follow up to collect medications.
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Ensure that the Pharmacy is well stocked as per the set
re-order levels. Do daily counts, spot counts, and give a timely, accurate
report with valid explanation on variances and expiries to the Pharmacy
Superintendent/Procurement Officer.
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Prevention of medication errors by counter checking and
verifying the prescription/ treatment sheets on doses, allergies, patient
identification, right drug, legibility and give clear usage instructions.
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Ensure that drugs under the D.D.A are dispensed as per the laid down policy,
checked weekly and any discrepancies reported to the Pharmacy Superintendent.
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Ensure that the fridge temperatures are charted twice daily
and any error reported to relevant department.
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Ensure that any issue pertaining quality is escalated to the
Pharmacy Superintendent/Business Manager
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Track the allocated pharmacy quality indicators as required
and timely report to the Superintendent.
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Management and effecting preventive measures to
prevent expiry of drugs and surgical items
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Check expiries of the allocated shelf and emergency trolley
monthly (ensure short expiry items are replaced) and inform the Pharmacy
Superintendent.
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Enhance FIFO/ FEFO and share the short expiry list with the
doctors/other branches to assist in liquidation.
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Document all expired drugs, quarantine and report to Pharmacy
Superintendent for disposal as per the PPB regulations.
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Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity.
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Maintain and enforce infection control standards when doing
extemporaneous preparations.
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Ensure client satisfaction through high quality of service,
effective communication, prompt feedback and escalation of any unresolved
issues to the relevant person for follow up.
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Ensure that the standardized tool for patient satisfaction
feedback is filed for measurement, follow-up and improvement.
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Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
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