Job Description

The Health Attendant will maintain general cleanliness of the pharmacy premise, provide assistance to the operational supervisors and provide support to the pharmacy operations in the pre-packing of medications.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Housekeeping

• Clean pharmacy counters, tables, cashier counters, display shelves etc daily.
• Perform general housekeeping activities in the pharmacy (e.g. clearing carton boxes)
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of the pharmacy area and waiting area.
• Ensure that dispensing consumables (e.g. plastic bags & spoons) are topped up at the dispensing counters daily.
• Replenish brochures/pamphlets at the waiting area.

Inventory Management

• Assist to receive goods delivered by vendors to ensure that they are in good condition.
• Maintain a high and accurate standard in the pre-packing of tablets/capsules and lotions.
• Monitor stock levels of pre-packed medications, assist in planning of pre-packing schedule and update pre-pack records.
• Arrange & replenish stocks on the shelves & counters
• Assist in stock counting during stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Assist supervisor in the monitoring and ordering of consumables
• Ensure that all stocks are kept under appropriate storage conditions and make sure that the storage areas are kept clean, neat and tidy at all times.

Automation (ROWA) (if applicable)

• Responsible for the repackaging and barcoding of the Assist the storekeepers to ensure proper storage medications and packing materials
• Ensure proper segregation and demarcation of approved and unapproved/rejected items
• Assist storekeeper in the loading of approved, repackaged drugs into ROWA.

Automation (DDS) (if applicable)

• Assist the storekeepers to load the correct drug into the right cartridge.

General

• Clean equipment including refrigerators
• Monitor the cleaning works of the ISS team
• Assist in waste disposal of pharmaceuticals.
• Provide training for new health attendants.
• Involve in work place improvement projects/ activities as and when required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer

Job Requirements

• Minimum PSLE Qualification
• Able to converse in simple English
• Computer literate preferred
• Good team player, self-motivated and service-oriented

Working Hours
5.5 days' work week
Work Location
National University Polyclinics (NUP) - West region

Skills Required