JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for providing medication related operational support within the pharmacy. Key duties include data entry, organizing and stocking medication shelves, labelling and documentation of medications for unit dose distribution and/or outpatient bulk distribution, repacking medication dosage forms under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, replenishing medications through Automated Drug Dispensing (ADD) Machines, transporting and supplying Pharmaceuticals in an efficient and accountable manner throughout JHAH units, and providing inventory support. Must also maintain and coordinate as troubleshooter for ADD machines.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Pharmacy Diploma Degree (minimum of three year’s academy course after High school) by recognized Saudi Arab Government Health Institute or equivalent

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 years experience in related field

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.

STRATEGIC ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in JHAH pharmacy community awareness activities to enhance advancement of JHAH pharmacy profession
• Assist in training of newly hired pharmacy technicians

OPERATIONAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide stock and medication related data entry and administrative coordinator functionalities including documentation reporting accurate recordkeeping and other related duties within the pharmacy to support the overall workflow
• 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
• Provide Medication Stocking and Distribution functionalities for organizing and stocking medication shelves labeling and documenting medications for unit dose distribution andor outpatient bulk distribution and replenishing medications through Automated Drug Dispensing ADD Machines
• Ensure efficient and accountable transport and supply of pharmaceuticals throughout the healthcare facility
• Repack medication dosage forms under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Maintain and coordinate Automated Dispensing Machine troubleshooting and support functionalities and other patient care related functionalities mandated by operational need or manager directive