Pharmacist, NMC Royal Womens Hospital UAE

NMC Healthcare is presently looking to hire qualified and motivated candidate for the job position of a Pharmacist. The successful aspirant will perform duties at NMC Royal Womens Hospital Abu Dhabi, UAE. This job was posted by NMC on 18 October 2023 and is now accepting applications from all interested aspirants.

Job Purpose of A Pharmacist

Provides leadership role for staff in the safe and efficient distribution of medications in line with relevant laws, rules, regulations and standards of pharmaceutical care.

Duties of A Pharmacist

• Works independently, and is held responsible legally for failure to exercise due care in the dispensation of pharmaceuticals.
• Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Controls medications by dispensing according to HAAD requirements.
• Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals; counseling patients on drug therapies.
• Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.
• Dispenses medications to adults and neonates after checking and counseling.
• Participates in daily patient care rounds (NICU).
• Facilitates appropriate ordering and preparation of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) by identifying and resolving inappropriate orders.
• Calls physicians to clarify a prescription when in doubt.
• Facilitates discharge/transfer for adults and neonatal patients.
• Anticipates discharge/transfer date and medications.
• Counsel/triage patients/caregivers on discharge/transfer medications as necessary.
• Participates in and facilitates care by parent’s orders.
• Facilitates discharge/transfer planning and smooth transition to alternate site of care or the outpatient pharmacy.
• Assesses insurance drug coverage well in advance of discharge/transfer and assists in preauthorization for medications.
• Compounds medications and supervises its preparations.
• Checks prescriptions before it is dispensed.
• Dispenses and registers controlled and compounded prescriptions on their special books.
• Keeps custody of controlled medication and abidance with its laws and regulations.
• Spontaneous dispensing of some medications.
• Advises Physicians on equivalents or substitute drugs.
• Helps reviews drug usage patterns and suggests control when needed.
• Ensures the safety and security of patients and staff when it comes to medication use.
• Bears responsibility for ongoing oversight of medication supplies to facilitate early detection of adulteration, abuse, or diversion.

Eligibility Criteria?

Qualification & Experience 

• Successfully completed and holds an accredited recognized B.Sc in Pharmacy.
• 2 year experience in acute care facility.
• Must be strong and qualified clinical pharmacist with inpatient neonatal/pediatric experience.

License

• Holds a current and valid license to practice as a Pharmacist in home country.
• Must have HAAD License to practice.

Knowledge and Skills Desired

• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics.
• Maintains competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for neonatal patients.
• Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.
• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
• Ability to demonstrate highly developed communication and organizational skills at all levels.
• Ability to provide compassionate care that is respectful to patients’ preferences.
• Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and in a team within a complex clinical setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of confidentiality policy.

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