Pharmaceutical Technologist

About the role

The Pharmaceutical Technologist will ensure high‑quality standards in the provision of medication and medical consumables, following Avenue Group’s policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain pharmacy equipment in good working condition and ensure necessary tools are available.
• Manage stock levels, perform daily counts, spot checks and monthly stock takes, and report variances and expiries.
• Prevent medication errors by verifying prescriptions for correct dose, allergies, patient ID, and providing clear usage instructions.
• Monitor fridge temperatures twice daily, chart them, and report any deviations.
• Oversee expiry management of drugs and surgical items, applying FIFO/FEFO practices and documenting expired items for disposal.
• Escalate quality issues, implement audit recommendations, and report incidents within 24 hours.
• Maintain patient privacy, confidentiality and infection‑control standards during extemporaneous preparations.

Required profile

• A diploma in Pharmacy.
• A valid pharmaceutical technologist licence.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organisational awareness, detail‑orientation and reliable teamwork.