Pharmacy Technician (Locum)

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Company Details
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Description: AfricaHealthX Africa makes high quality primary health care and wellness accessible, affordable, convenient and equal. We use the power of digital technology to reach every user with quality primary health care services wherever they are, whenever they want, and as often as they need. We believe you should have the power to make the best health and wellness decisions for yourself and your family, not driven by cost or fear, but by what you need. Be it preventive, promotive, curative, or rehabilitative primary health care, we strive to be your constant and trusted partner on your health and wellness journey, and to support you in achieving your dreams and aspirations for yourself and your family
Job Description

Qualifications

  • Diploma in pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • Licensure or registration as a pharmaceutical technologist, as required by local regulations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively educate and counsel patients.
  • Proficiency in using telehealth platforms and digital tools for medication management and communication.
  • Attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
  • At least 3 years of experience with strong knowledge in pharmacology medication therapy and pharmacy practice standards.
  • Commitment to patient safety, privacy and confidentiality

Job role

  • As a Locum Pharmaceutical technologist, you will be involved with ensuring the safe, effective and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical services within our organization. You will also be responsible for various tasks related to medication management, patient education, regulatory compliance and quality improvement. Your major responsibilities for this role will be:
  • Review and verify medication orders, provide counselling to patients on proper medication us, and ensure compliance with regulations governing telehealth pharmacy practice.
  • Participate in tele pharmacy consultations, answer medication-related queries from patients and healthcare providers and collaborate in virtual patient care teams.
  • Implement protocols for sage handling and dispensing of medications, monitor for adverse drug reactions, and maintain accurate medication records.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards governing pharmacy practice, patient privacy and prescription.
  • Utilize telehealth platforms and digital tools to facilitate medication management, communication with patients and healthcare providers, and documentation of pharmacy services.
  • Provide patient education on medication usage, adherence and safety and offer support, services such medication synchronization and refill reminders.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, collect and analyse data on medication related outcomes and implement.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based

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