Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician at Intersect Consortium

Intersect Consortium is a group of Organization primarily working in the Mental Health and Addiction space.

Our Members understand the growing need for Mental Health Services and Products in Africa and continually work to provide Awareness, Education, Treatment and Support to Individuals, Companies, Families and society at large.

Pharmacy Technician

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification Professional Certificate
• Experience 2 - 3 years
• Location Lagos
• City Lekki
• Job Field Pharmaceutical
• Salary Range ₦100,000 - ₦150,000/month

Job Description

• The roles and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Dispense, label and package prescribed drugs to patients and ensure they are counselled on how to take their drugs in order to minimize side effects and maximize benefits.
• Render clinical advice to patients concerning their drug regimen so as to encourage compliance and adherence to therapy.
• Actively listen to and address all patients' concerns and also follow up to ensure medications are effective.
• Ensure patients' safety by ensuring the past medication history is checked each time a drug is prescribed or refilled.
• Offer advice on non-prescription remedies such as maintaining a good diet and exercise, lifestyle modification, and use of herbal and natural health products to obtain general wellness.
• Participate in drug procurement and employ cost-effective decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for improving business processes and suggest new systems and/or operational changes to management.
• Instruct patients on the dosage and dietary requirements for drug consumption.
• Provide clinicians with information on proper drug therapy for patients.
• Monitor and audit drug inventory, ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines and reporting.
• Perform drug assay to verify purity, strength, and other parameters considered for dosage.
• Review over-the-counter (OTC) and medical prescriptions to ensure they are suitable for a patient.
• Provide patients with information regarding drug interactions, side effects and storage requirements.
• Maintain records of patient profiles, inventory, and registries.
• Monitor patients to track the efficiency/side effects of drugs and make changes where appropriate.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assist with problem identification and resolution.
• Evaluate medication and ensure standardization of medical care for the department.
• Ensure strict adherence to the policies and procedures guarding the security of controlled substances.
• Perform any other duties so assigned.

Requirements and Experience

• Pharmacy Technician qualification/certificate from an institution accredited/approved by the relevant Nigerian regulatory authorities.
• Current registration/license with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Evidence of current practicing license where applicable.
• 2–3 years’ relevant work experience in a hospital, community pharmacy, rehabilitation facility, or other healthcare setting.
• Practical knowledge of pharmacy operations, medication handling, dispensing support, stock management and inventory control.
• Knowledge of safe medication storage, labelling and handling procedures.
• Basic understanding of prescription interpretation and medication terminology, within the scope permitted for a Pharmacy Technician.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and pharmacy/healthcare information systems.