Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Department: Pharmacy Location: Blackrock Clinic, Rock Road, Blackrock, A94 E4 X7 Job Type: Permanent Hours: 35 Hours per week Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland.
Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.
Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare.
As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.
Role Purpose: The Pharmacy Technician will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team in Blackrock Clinic to ensure delivery of a comprehensive pharmacy service to all areas.
The post holder will be responsible to the Head of Department and work in accordance with the mission, values, vision and strategic plan of the hospital.
Qualifications/Experience: The Pharmaceutical Technicians Diploma awarded by the University of Dublin or a recognised qualification at least equivalent to above.
Minimum of 1 years post-registration experience in an acute health care setting The successful candidates requires excellent IT Skills including all aspects of Microsoft Office.
Key Responsibilities: Day to day, and week to week management of the Technician Team workload and management of roster to cover absences.
The maintenance of accuracy stock levels and participation in stock level audits and year end stock take Undertake the MDA Controlled Drug Reconciliation To carry out Top-Up system of drugs to the wards and other departments in line with agreed levels and frequencies Full operational knowledge of Omnicell ADCs to assist in efficient and safe product storage Participate in the supervised preparation of extemporaneous items as required Operate within the regulations of FMD to receive and check incoming goods for accuracy to order and invoice, and to report and follow up any discrepancies.
Includes updates of order receipts on to computer.
Ensure all shortages of product are followed up to ensure stock levels will always meet patient needs.
Participation in the compounding unit in accordance with local policy.
Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care.
Attend all mandatory training days and ensure that all mandatary training is in date.
Comply with all HR system and policy requirements.
Ensure compliance with all relevant Blackrock Clinic guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
Participate in the continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices through regular audit programmes and review engaging with the multi-disciplinary team where required.
Assist in promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement across the department.
Be aware of the core objectives, standards and key performance indicators for the service and contribute to the monitoring of performance against these standards.
Participate in the requirements of the hospitals accreditation process.
Participate in the requirements of the hospitals risk management programme.
Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients.
Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings.
Work with members of the team in devising Standard Operating Procedures for the development of the Unit.
Assist in ensuring a culture of safety, promoting positive reporting of incidents and near misses; investigate and take remedial action on incidents or near misses involving patients and staff according to hospital policies, protocols and guidelines.
At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth.
As a member of the team you can benefit from: Competitive salary Onsite parking Pension Discounted café Sports and Social club Employee Assistance Programme Discounted onsite pharmacy Please Note: Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
? Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.
Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed.
Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
You can contact us at It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.
Skills: Attention to detail communication skills time-management skills

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