Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, November 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Medzorg Pharmacy Limited, a Lusaka based outfit, wishes to invite applications from reliable, dependable and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Pharmacy Technologist.

Job Summary:
The incumbent will process and fill prescriptions; undertake tasks under the supervision of the pharmacist to provide excellent customer service and ensure the pharmacy runs smoothly; and, prepare labels and calculate quantities, among other responsibilities. To be successful in the role, the pharmacy technologist will need to be honest, detail-oriented and reliable with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:
Supports pharmacological services by stocking, assembling, and distributing medications.
• Helps customers by greeting them in person and by phone, answering questions and requests, and referring inquiries to the pharmacist.
• Maintains inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed medications and supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt, and removing outdated drugs.
• Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, calculating quantities, and assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies.
• Maintains records by recording and filing physicians’ orders and prescriptions.
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assist the pharmacist in performing administrative tasks and other responsibilities as and when requested.

Qualifications:
• Diploma in pharmacy or pharmacology from a reputable institution.
• Valid license to practice as a pharmacy technologist in Zambia.
• Proven experience as a pharmacy technologist in a retail outlet.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and pharmacy software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Personal attributes:
• Honest, empathetic and customer-focused.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Willingness to be a team player and promote positive team environment
• Flexible and proactive to meet varied patient needs.
• Quality focus, attention to detail and dependable.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Application instructions:
Send your application to medzorgpharmacy@gmail.com  no later than Friday, 18th November, 2022. Attached to your introductory email should be a 2-paged resume and 1-paged cover letter in PDF.


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