PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Essential Job functions and key responsibilities:

• Help the pharmacist in dispensing and maintaining the records of dispensed drugs
• Pick up orders and process the order entry to update the patient profile to be checked and validated by the pharmacist
• Assist in ordering, receiving, unpacking and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations
• Restock medications and IV supplies, rotate stock to ensure use before expiration date
• Prepare intravenous admixtures (including Total Parenteral Nutrition) according to preset guidelines for aseptic techniques
• Prepare extemporaneous medications according to preset formulations
• Operate all equipment needed to perform the duties (e.g. Laminar flow hood, Carousel, Omnicell®, Pneumatic tube)
• Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and best service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
• Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager
• Participate in the quality improvement activities of the department
• Help the pharmacist in devising standard operating procedures and guidelines

Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Licensure: Possession of a valid license to practice as a pharmacist in the country of residence at the time of employment. AND should be eligible for license in the State of Qatar within the Supreme Council of Health.
• Education: A Diploma of recognized two (2) year Pharmacy Technician program. Note: ONLY Diploma qualified will be considered, NOT Bachelor Degree.
• Experience: Minimum Experience: Two (2) years licensed experience at hospital pharmacy and/or retail pharmacy
• Computer Skills: Proficient use in Microsoft Office Applications as well as other software needed by the job.
• Languages: Arabic & English.