Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembles and Dispenses pharmacy medications orders under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• Performs re-packaging of oral dosage forms for outpatient dispensing, labels the re-packed containers with an appropriate record.
• Identifies and appropriately handles the nearly expired medications, storage and conditions for drug products, and Maintains necessary record.
• Maintains inventory control& security of all drugs, record keeping and secured storage of narcotics and controlled medications.
• Calculates the amount of the drug product to prepare for a prescription
• Completes properly the patient’s charging procedures.
• Performs proper storage& handling and preparation of intravenous sterile preparation with observing of sterile aseptic and safe practices at all times.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper storage& handling of hazardous materials found in her/him workplace, as well as first aid measures necessary for accidental exposure.
• Arranges the medications' stocks from medical stockroom to maintain an adequate supply of the stocks in the pharmacy.
• Ensures patient safety and safe medication management are practiced at all times
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used non-prescription drugs(OTC).
• Reports to the pharmacy head any discovered medication errors& ADR.
• Refers to the pharmacist in charge for any related duties when necessary.
• Enrolls in continuous education program regarding medication management practices, high risk medications, medication errors and others.
• Performs other job related assignments
• Inpatient Pharmacy Automation related functions: Coordinates automation maintenance, troubleshooting, and downtime.
• Serves as first line for troubleshooting and coordinates involvement of vendor technical support. Configures automation stock items for optimal inventory state.
• Participates in recalls or outdated medication processing, documentation and replacement.
• Trains and evaluates all pharmacy personnel in the appropriate and efficient use of central pharmacy automation technology with respect to restocking, dispensing and quality assurance.
• Demonstrates effective methods and initiative to reduce costs and improve automation configuration and workflow.
• Performs all tasks related to central pharmacy automation operations Manage inventory of Automated Dispensing Cabinets.
• Monitors access and appropriate use of automation software and hardware.
• Follow up on Automated Dispensing Cabinets discrepancies needing proper resolution with the appropriate nurse managers.
• Communicate the status of Pharmacy Automation projects/activities/ issues to pharmacy and nursing staffs.
• Outpatient Pharmacy Automation related functions: Maintain the stock of the Automated Storage and Retrieval Device in the outpatient pharmacy.
• Serves as first line for troubleshooting and coordinates involvement of vendor technical support. Coordinates automation maintenance, troubleshooting, and downtime

JOB REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :

Education:

Diploma in pharmacy

Experience:

2 years experience with hospital pharmacy setting.

Language:

Good command of oral and written Arabic and English communication.

Required Licenses:

Must have and maintain a current Saudi pharmacy license