Dose Administration Aid packing technician
Soul Pattinson Chemist
Job Description
Dose Administration Aid packing technician
We are seeking a reliable and motivated DAA Packing Technician to join our pharmacy team. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining our Bestmed automated packing robot, ensuring medications are packed accurately, efficiently, and safely for our patients.
We are seeking a reliable and motivated DAA Packing Technician to join our pharmacy team. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining our Bestmed automated packing robot, ensuring medications are packed accurately, efficiently, and safely for our patients.
About the Role
As a DAA Packing Technician, you will play an important role in the preparation and packing of Dose Administration Aids (DAAs) using our Bestmed packing robot. You will work closely with pharmacists and the wider pharmacy team to ensure all medications are packed correctly and meet our quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate the Bestmed packing robot to prepare and pack DAAs.
- Accurately load medications into the robot and monitor stock levels.
- Check packed DAAs for accuracy, presentation, and completeness.
- Identify and report packing errors, discrepancies, or equipment issues.
- Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the packing equipment.
- Follow pharmacy procedures, medication safety requirements, and quality-control processes.
- Assist with DAA production, labelling, checking, and dispatch.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Work collaboratively with pharmacists, technicians, and other pharmacy staff.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe packing environment.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly accurate and detail-oriented.
- Reliable, organised, and able to work to deadlines.
- Comfortable working with automated machinery and technology.
- Able to follow procedures and quality-control requirements consistently.
- A good communicator and team player.
- Able to work efficiently in a repetitive, production-focused environment.
- Previous pharmacy, DAA, medication-packing, or experience with automated packing systems is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
- Work with modern automated pharmacy technology.
- Be part of a supportive and professional pharmacy team.
- Develop specialised skills in DAA production and automated medication packing.
- Make a meaningful contribution to medication safety and patient care.