Pharmaceutical Technician

Job Overview

Cara Allcare Pharmacy is looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to become a key member of our expanding Care Home Pharmacy Team based in Dún Laoghaire. This role presents a great chance for a dedicated pharmacy professional eager to work in a dynamic healthcare setting, contributing to the delivery of exceptional patient support and medication services.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process prescriptions and medication requests, preparing items for pharmacist review while adhering to safety and pharmacy procedural standards.
• Oversee designated care home accounts, ensuring timely and high-caliber service is maintained.
• Develop and sustain strong professional connections with pharmacists, general practitioners, nurses, care home personnel, and other healthcare providers to facilitate optimal patient care and medication oversight.
• Utilize pharmacy dispensing technology such as McLernons, MPS, or similar software to promote efficient dispensing operations and precise data recording.
• Keep meticulous and confidential patient, prescription, and medication documentation in compliance with regulatory demands.
• Support inventory management tasks, including stock control, medication tracking, use of automated dispensing equipment, and monitoring expiry dates to maintain operational integrity and safety.
• Adhere to established Standard Operating Procedures, pharmacy legislation, and healthcare guidelines within a regulated environment.
• Assist with daily dispensary functions by prioritizing tasks effectively and providing collaborative support to colleagues.
• Exhibit excellent organizational, communication, and time-management capabilities working autonomously and as part of a team.
• Address medication management queries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and inspection-ready pharmacy setting aligned with operational and compliance criteria.

Additional Information

• Work schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite in Dún Laoghaire.
• Annual salary is €37,550.
• Benefits include a bike-to-work scheme, employee discounts, and onsite parking facilities.