Receive, verify prescriptions and dispense drugs in a timely manner within approved standards and procedures
Contact the physician immediately for inaccuracy and illegibility in a prescription order, document errors and communicate them to the nursing and pharmacy staff
Verify expiry dates of drugs prior to dispensing medication to patients/customers
Check that every label placed on the medications contains the correct patient name, drug, quantity and directions
Compound extemporaneous preparations and mix certain intravenous medications as per laid down procedures
Counsel patients on drug administration and use of devices for optimum wellness and recovery
Receive, return and update drug credits on the system in a timely manner
Deliver drug discharges to patients in the ward where applicable
Communicate out of stock and non-stock effectively and timely to prescriber and nurse and provide alternative choice or make arrangements to order promptly
Comply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations by proper handling, storage and dispensation of medications
Record, monitor and update the expiry list of medications in timely manner
Complete documentation of Interventions, Medication errors and Near Miss, Adverse events, Medication queries, Patient complaints or any other incidents and forward to relevant office
Perform random medication checks daily and Monitor variance levels in your respective satellites
Compile daily satellite reports
Carry out regular satellite stock-take exercise
Report any special indicators allocated
Requirements:
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
Registered with The Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
2 year working experience in a busy facility, preferably a hospital
