St. Clare's Kaplong Mission Hospital Pharmaceutical Technologist Jobs in Kenya
St. Clare's Kaplong Mission Hospital Pharmaceutical Technologist Jobs in Kenya
Job DescriptionReceive, 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 other pharmacy staff.
Verify expiry dates of drugs prior to dispensing medication to clients.
Check that every label placed on the medications contains the correct patient’s 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.
Conduct nursing floor inspections once a month for all ward stock, solutions and patient medication left behind.
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.
Compile daily reports.
Report any special indicators allocated.
Maintain and update personal drug knowledge data base to ensure accurate provision of
pharmaceutical care of general disease states as well as specialized knowledge in the assigned area of expertise
Participate in educational activities and departmental meetings.
Timely and accurate posting of dispensed drugs for billing purposes.
Assist the In charge to place orders for stock replenishment to the Procurement department in order to maintain optimal stock levels.
Participates in regular drug expiry monitoring in the pharmacy to identify and document items with expiry of less than the required duration of time allowed.
Requirements
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Proficient in computer applications
Able to communicate with medical professionals
Able to work with a team of people from various backgrounds and training
Excellent customer service skills and empathetic to patients of all ages
Good interpersonal skills
Able to keep up with pharmaceutical developments and Continuous Medical Education programmes
At least three (3) years working experience preferably in a hospital set up
How to Apply
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