PURPOSE
\nAt MBHS, our Pharmacy Technologists work closely with the pharmacist and medical\/ nursing team to ensure medicines reconciliation, safe dispensing and patient counselling. They carry out the day-to-day operation of the hospital\/clinic pharmacy with support and supervision from the pharmacist.
\nOur pharmacy technologist carry out his\/her duties consistently, ethically and in line with international standards and evidence based pharmaceutical practices.\u00a0 He\/she delivers services within the scope of his\/her practice as set out by the Health Professions Council of Zambia.
\nKEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Carry out day-to-day pharmacy operations such as stocking and dispensing.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Protect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times in keeping with the MBHS Patient Confidentiality Policy.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ensure that MBHS protocols and procedures and local regulations relating to pharmacovigilance, dispensing, recall, expiration and disposal of medications and clinical consumables
\nare adhered to at all times.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ensure inventory of drugs stocked in the storeroom is accurate and applicable using Mary Begg Essential Drug List (EDL) and Essential Consumables List (ECL). Where discrepancies are\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0found, timely reports are to be prepared, together with recommendations on how to handle the issue.
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Attend regular clinic meetings and medical service department meetings in the absence of the Pharmacist to report on and discuss issues relating to improvements of the pharmacy services.
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Be available for duty as rostered for normal shifts, on call shifts (defined as a standby period out of normal clinic hours), weekends and in case of emergencies.
\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
\n1.\u00a0 Maintain and promote international standards of good pharmaceutical practice at all times.
\n2.\u00a0 Receive written prescriptions and verify that the information contained is complete and accurate.
\n3.\u00a0 Dispense, in accordance with established procedures, medication prescribed to patients by the MBCC medical team.
\n4.\u00a0 Ensure that all patients are advised comprehensively of the actions of their prescribed medication, including correct dosage, side effects and signs of sensitivity.
\n5.\u00a0 Maintain approved storage of all medications in stock. Ensure all stock orders are prepared on time and with proper authorization.
\n6.\u00a0 Ensure inventory of drugs stocked in the various site locations is accurate and applicable using Mary Begg EDL and ECL.
\n7.\u00a0 Conduct stock takes every month or more frequently as required and as directed by the Procurement Department or the Clinic Manager.
\n8.\u00a0 Ensure that maximum minimum levels are maintained and reviewed each quarter or more frequently as required by the Clinic Manager\/CMO.
\n9.\u00a0 Ensure new stock orders are checked on arrival and packed away appropriately.\u00a0 This will involve coordination with the logistics group and procurement team.
\n10.\u00a0 Ensure all expiry dates for medications and consumables are checked monthly and that drugs are used on a first in first out (FIFO) principle.
\n11.\u00a0 Ensure that all expired or close to expiry drugs and consumables are disposed of according to company policy.
\n12.\u00a0 \u00a0Maintain storage and cold chain of all refrigerated medications.\u00a0 Record fridge temperatures daily. Clear the fridge weekly and defrost monthly.
\n13.\u00a0 \u00a0Assist in fulfilling orders for other departments and arranging shipment.
\n14.\u00a0 \u00a0Assist in the development, review and revision of policies and procedures.
\n15.\u00a0 \u00a0Assist in the training and orientation of new personnel.
\n16.\u00a0 \u00a0Actively participate in staff meetings. In the absence of the pharmacist, organize a weekly pharmacy meeting with the senior doctor, unit leaders and nurses and CM (optional).
\n17.\u00a0 \u00a0Be a member of the disaster management group supporting the clinic in the event of a mass casualty incident (in the absence of the pharmacist).
\n18.\u00a0 \u00a0 Ensure that all pharmaceutical products (medications\/ consumables\/ devices) are correctly itemized on the patient\u2019s charge sheet.
\n19.\u00a0 \u00a0 Prepare and submit monthly report of levels and drug usage to the Clinic Manager.\u00a0 If other reports are necessary, actively prepare and plan for its completion in a timely manner.
\n20.\u00a0 \u00a0 Ensure that all pharmaceutical equipment is maintained in good working order and that a report is given to the hospital\/clinic manager when equipment needs to be upgraded or replaced.
\n21.\u00a0\u00a0Comply with any other duties and responsibilities as may be required from the Chief Medical Officer, Pharmacist and Hospital\/Clinic Manager from time to time and within your scope of practice.
\nQualifications and experience<\/p>\n
Diploma in Pharmacy technology or country equivalent is essential.
\nMust be registered and licensed with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).
\nComputer Literate
\nRecent graduate<\/p>\n
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