Pharmacy Technician Recruitment at Psych Pharmaceuticals and Laboratory Services

Psych Pharmaceuticals and Laboratory Services is a mental health pharmaceutical company that provides direct patient care, including treatment assessment and medication management activities. Monitoring for potential adverse drug reactions and interactions. Educating patients and families on psychiatric medications as well as psychiatric disorders and other related conditions. We also pride ourselves on patient satisfaction and optimum therapeutic efficacy of the regimen.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Pharmacy Technician

Job Location: Awka, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
The roles and responsibilities of this include but are not limited to:

• Dispense, label and package prescribed drugs to patients and ensure they are counseled 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 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 ensures compliance with all regulatory guidelines and reporting.
• Instruct patients on the dosage and dietary requirements for drug consumption.
• Provide Clinicians with information on proper drug therapy for patients 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 a record of patient profiles, inventory, and registries.
• Monitor patients to track the efficiency/side effect 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 as directed by the Manager.

Requirements and Experience

• Licensed Pharmacy Degree.
• Must have a current license.
• 2 years previous experience (post-NYSC) in Pharmacy management.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@psychpharmandlab.com using "Pharm -Technician Anambra" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.