Pharmacy Technician - Lagos

The pharmacy unit plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission by providing quality medications, promoting rational medicine use, and optimizing patient treatment outcomes through appropriate counseling.


As a pharmacy technician, you will assist the pharmacist in preparing new prescriptions, dispensing medications according to physician orders, and providing technical support in inventory management to ensure medication availability. Your responsibilities will include arranging shelves based on the First Expiry, First Out (FEFO) principle and participating in voluntary community health activities.


Key Responsibilities

General Support

Objective


Examine and validate prescriptions to minimize medication errors. Assess and respond to various daily situations.
Prepare medications based on prescriptions for dispensing. Support routine stock counts and identify expiring drugs. Organize drugs and consumables following FEFO guidelines. Ensure stock levels remain within acceptable limits.
Guide patients to the dispensing area when necessary. Maintain a clean dispensing area and ensure availability of dispensing materials. Secure the Poison cupboard. Assist with various clinic functions. Document patient and family education sessions.


Collaborative Engagement


Complete group tasks accurately and on time.
Help receive medications from partner vendors into inventory. Escort patients to the dispensing area when required.


Current Delivery


Fulfill group responsibilities accurately and punctually.
Keep pharmacy checklists up-to-date. Review and submit insurance claims for accurate processing; reconcile and file itemized receipts and claims for submission to respective insurance companies.


Required Specialized Knowledge


The following qualifications are essential for this role:
Minimum of a Diploma in Pharmacy
At least two years of progressive experience in pharmacy within the private and public sectors. Experience in public health and health systems is advantageous.
Candidates must be registered with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) and possess a current practicing license.