Senior Pharmacy Technician

Location: Egbeda, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• The Senior Pharmacy Technician provides advanced technical support to pharmacists while ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the pharmacy.
• The role includes medication dispensing, inventory oversight, supervision of junior staff, quality assurance activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for completeness and identify discrepancies before pharmacist verification.
• Participate in staff orientation and on-the-job training for new team members.
• Support pharmacists during clinical services, vaccination programmes, and health campaigns where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to pharmacy policies, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify operational challenges and recommend process improvements to enhance pharmacy efficiency.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Maintain accurate dispensing, inventory, and patient records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure efficient patient care.
• Oversee inventory management, including procurement requests, stock reconciliation, expiry monitoring, and storage.
• Assist in implementing quality improvement and medication safety initiatives.
• Accurately prepare, label, and dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Coordinate daily dispensing activities to ensure timely service delivery.
• Perform regular inventory audits and investigate stock discrepancies.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical products, dispensing procedures, and medication safety practices.
• Demonstrated ability to remain composed, exercise sound judgement, and prioritise tasks effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff is an added advantage.
• Valid registration or licence with the relevant regulatory authority (PCN).
• Diploma or recognised qualification in Pharmacy Technician studies.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to patient safety.
• Proficiency in pharmacy management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven experience in inventory management, stock reconciliation, and pharmacy operations.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital, retail, or community pharmacy.