Pharmacy Technician Rotational (Fixed Term Contract)
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Job Summary
RecruitNet International Ltd is a leading healthcare recruitment agency specialising in connecting both local and international professionals with high-quality opportunities across hospitals nursing homes home care and community services.
We are currently recruiting a Pharmacy Technician - Rotational (Fixed Term Contract) for a well-established hospital in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and motivated professional to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team within a modern clinical setting.
Job Type Contract / Full-time
- Procure store and supply medicines and pharmaceutical products while ensuring quality cost-effectiveness and compliance with departmental policies.
- Provide dispensary services including prescription dispensing extemporaneous compounding stock management medication charging returns processing and Pyxis automated dispensing system maintenance.
- Maintain accurate inventory by monitoring stock levels rotating stock checking expiry dates processing ward returns and reporting shortages promptly.
- Prepare package and distribute pharmaceutical products including bulk repackaging CPR grab-boxes feeding products and other medication kits.
- Support Aseptic Services by preparing chemotherapy medications operating pharmaceutical isolators maintaining equipment completing documentation and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
- Maintain accurate pharmacy records workload statistics medication usage data and documentation while responding to telephone queries and supporting daily departmental operations.
- Participate in staff education by assisting with the training of pharmacists pharmacy technicians students and other healthcare professionals while engaging in continuous professional development.
- Provide technical support for pharmacy information systems including the Pyxis automated drug cabinet system and assist clinical staff in its effective use.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by participating in audits medication incident reporting policy development accreditation programmes and adherence to hospital quality and safety standards.
- Perform duties in accordance with Pharmacy Department and hospital policies including participation in on-call services weekend and extended-hour rosters while maintaining flexibility to meet evolving service needs.
Requirements
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Experience in pharmacy services is desirable.
- Knowledge of pharmacy automation systems and compounding is an advantage.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a professional pharmacy team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of health safety and quality.
- Ability to contribute to service improvement initiatives.
- Experience in training or mentoring is desirable.
- Computer literate with good attention to detail.
- Self-motivated trustworthy and committed to person-centred care.
Benefits
Fully funded private health insurance
Highly competitive salary
Employer pension contributions
Relocation support
Subsidised parking
Educational grants
Continuous professional development opportunities
Excellent career progression opportunities
Discounted healthcare for employees and their immediate family
Required Skills:
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or an equivalent recognised qualification. Experience in pharmacy services is desirable. Knowledge of pharmacy automation systems and compounding is an advantage. Ability to work effectively as part of a professional pharmacy team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to maintaining high standards of health safety and quality. Ability to contribute to service improvement initiatives. Experience in training or mentoring is desirable. Computer literate with good attention to detail. Self-motivated trustworthy and committed to person-centred care.
