Pharmacist, NMC Golden Sands Medical Center Al Falah UAE

NMC Healthcare is presently looking to hire suitable and competent candidate for the job position of a Pharmacist. The selected aspirant will work at NMC Golden Sands Medical Center, Al Falah Abu Dhabi, UAE. This job was posted by NMC on 13 October 2023 and is now accepting applications from all interested applicants.

Job Purpose of A Pharmacist

Carries out functions of selecting, procuring, storing, distribution, preparing, dispensing, administering, documenting and monitoring of pharmaceutical agents in the hospital.

Job Duties of A Pharmacist

• Reviews physician’s orders and prescriptions to ensure appropriateness of drug therapy.
• Inputs physician’s medication orders into Pharmacy Patient Medication Profile and maintains this profile and related records.
• Monitors patient medication profile in order to prevent drug interactions, allergic and adverse drug reactions.
• Makes decision regarding generic substitution of prescribed pharmaceuticals
• Properly dispense controlled medications according with the corresponding rules and regulations.
• Provides drug information and communicates with prescribers, nurses and other staff regarding drug therapy or safe drug handling.
• Supervises technicians and other support staff in the performance of assigned duties.
• Performs patient teaching functions on appropriate use of medications.
• Monitors and oversees that the Pharmacy is kept in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Performs quality control checks in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Clarifies any physician’s medication order with the physician.
• Supervises and maintains the routine pick-up and delivery of medication and the unit dose cart fill and cassette exchange process.
• Conducts orientation, training, and educational programs as required.
• Conducts quality improvement tasks in conjunction with other staff members.
• Participates on assigned hospital committees.
• Gathers and analyzes data for selected drug utilization reviews.
• Performs all duties in a professional, effective and confidential manner.
• Performs all other duties as required or assigned.
• Actively participates in the departmental Quality Improvement Program
• Actively participates in departmental motivational program to enhance patient / customer relations.
• Perform all duties in a professional, effective, and confidential manner as required or assigned.
• Introduces himself to the patient and explains the examination at all times.
• Supports hospital policies and serves as a professional role model for all staff.
• Complies with HAAD policies and standards.

Qualification & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical.
• 2-3 years of experience in same role.

Knowledge and Skills Desired

• HAAD License.
• Knowledge of actions, side effects, adverse effects, and appropriate use of commonly employed drugs
• Knowledge of current technology and pharmacy systems for distribution of medications.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology abbreviations and symbols.
• Good communication skills and analysing skills.
• Confidentiality.
• Good managing process.

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