Pharmacy Technician

ntersect Consortium is a growing group of organizations working across mental health, healthcare, rehabilitation, pharmaceuticals, technology, manufacturing, and other specialized services. Our ambition is to build organizations that don't simply operate independently, but work together to identify gaps, create solutions, and build sustainable businesses that make a meaningful difference. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

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.