Pharmacy Technician - Rotational (Fixed Term Contract)

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are hiring a Pharmacy Technician - Rotational (Fixed Term Contract) into a Hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

Fixed Term Contract - Ending April 18th

 Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing, receipt, storage, stock control and supply of medicines and pharmacy-related products, ensuring quality, safety, appropriate stock levels and value for money.
  

• Provide comprehensive dispensary services, including prescription and requisition dispensing, extemporaneous preparation, pre-packing, ward top-ups, returns, charging and pharmaceutical waste processing.
  

• Operate and maintain the Pyxis automated dispensing system, including loading, refilling, stock rotation, expiry checks, maintenance and supporting clinical staff in its appropriate use.
  

• Receive and process pharmacy deliveries in accordance with departmental procedures, including appropriate handling of cold-chain medicines, cytotoxic products and other specialist medications.
  

• Provide technical support to Aseptic Services when trained and deemed competent, including the preparation of parenteral chemotherapy and clinical trial products in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards.
  

• Complete required checks, validations, worksheets, labels, equipment records and documentation associated with aseptic preparation, and assist with maintaining appropriate stock levels and workload records.
  

• Participate in quality assurance, clinical audits, medication safety initiatives, JCI accreditation activities and the reporting and follow-up of medication incidents in accordance with hospital policies.
  

• Maintain accurate records of medication usage, stock movements, charging, returns, audits and other pharmacy activities, ensuring compliance with departmental and hospital-wide procedures.
  

• Participate in education, training and continuing professional development, including supporting the training of pharmacy students, technicians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in pharmacy-related practices.
  

• Adhere to all pharmacy, health and safety, confidentiality and infection prevention requirements, while demonstrating flexibility to participate in on-call duties, weekend or extended opening rosters and other service requirements.
  

Requirements

• Hold a recognised Pharmaceutical Technician Diploma with relevant technical knowledge and experience in pharmacy practice.
  

• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy automation and new technologies, with compounding experience considered desirable.
  

• Work as a punctual, dedicated and professional team member while maintaining open communication and positive working relationships.
  

• Demonstrate strong commitment to quality, accuracy, patient-centred service, health and safety, and continuous service improvement.
  

• Be self-motivated, honest, trustworthy, computer literate and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  

• Demonstrate good interpersonal and training skills, with the ability to support, motivate and develop colleagues where required.
  

Benefits

• Complete Payment for Private Health Insurance
  

• Great Salaries
  

• Assistance with Education
  

• Incredible Opportunities for Careers
  

• Discounted Parking
  

• Maternity Leave