Pharmacist GMG Dubai

GMG is currently accepting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidate for job role of a Pharmacist. The selected candidate will perform his/her duties at Supercare Brand (subsidiary of GMG Group) in Dubai. Aspiring candidates are encouraged to submit their applications now.

Job Purpose of A Pharmacist

Provide customers with effective pharmaceutical service by dispensing drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners as well as providing information to customers about medications and their use.

Job Duties of A Pharmacist

• Reviews customer’s prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed drugs, and to evaluate their suitability.
• Provides the customer with information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage.
• Compounds and dispenses medications as prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners.
• Ensures understanding the customer’s needs by conducting necessary questioning and providing assistance when necessary.
• Achieves sales targets by using sales techniques, up selling and cross selling of all Super Care categories.
• Orders and purchases pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies or drugs, maintaining stock storing and handling.
• Complies with local rules and regulations in regard to pharmacy activities, including labeling and delivery of medication and other pharmaceutical supplies.
• Maintains and reports the pharmacy’s records as required by the external authorities (i.e. Dubai Health Authority, Ministry of Health etc).
• Advises customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment or healthcare supplies and trains them on how to use the devices (i.e. blood pressure devices, diabetes monitors etc).
• Develops strong working relationships with local physicians & healthcare practitioners with an objective to strengthen Division’s business.
• Liaises with insurance companies to process insurance on time and resolve billing issues.
• Handles daily operational tasks such as inventory management, expiry management, merchandising etc.
• Is Flexible to work in different shifts & location as assigned by the Line Manager in order to fulfill business requirements.
• Coaches and guides trainee Pharmacists in preparation for their graduation or licensure.
• Manages monthly mandatory reports related to all sales concerning controlled medicines as required by external authorities such as Dubai Health Authority, Ministry of Health etc.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
• License from DHA/MOH/DOH.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a registered pharmacist in UAE.

Skills Desired

• Strong English & Arabic communication skills.
• Merchandising.
• Product knowledge.
• Problem solving skills.
• Quality and customer service orientation.

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