Inpatient Pharmacist (IV Admixture Specialist)

University Hospital Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical facility in Sharjah is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care by monitoring drug therapies and dispensing medication. Candidates must hold a BSc in pharmacy and have at least 2 years of experience in an Inpatient/Hospital Pharmacy. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with cleanroom standards, reviewing physician orders, and maintaining documentation on patient profiles. Strong communication skills and familiarity with hospital pharmacy functions are required.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Inpatient/Hospital Pharmacy.
• Familiarity with hospital pharmacy functioning.
• Good knowledge of physiology, pharmacology and pharmaceutical.
• Familiarity with locally available drugs and their indications.

Responsibilities

• Perform the preparation of sterile intravenous admixtures.
• Ensure compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 cleanroom standards.
• Review and verify physician orders for accuracy.
• Maintain and calibrate cleanroom equipment.
• Evaluate medications orders for appropriateness.

Skills

Drug therapy monitoring

Medication review

Aseptic techniques

Drug interaction identification

Good communication with medical professionals

Education

BSc degree in pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Date: 29 Jan 2026
Location: Sharjah, AE
Company: University Hospital Sharjah

Position Summary
Pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care by monitoring drug therapies, reviewing medication orders, providing drug information and dispensing appropriate medication to all patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform the preparation of sterile intravenous admixtures, including TPN and hazardous medications, ensuring strict adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Ensure full compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 cleanroom standards.
• Review and verify physician orders for accuracy, dosage, and potential drug interactions within the Inpatient setting.
• Maintain and calibrate cleanroom equipment and document quality control measures.
• Consistently complies with UHS policies, procedures and practices.
• Completes and maintains all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.
• Evaluates medications orders and patient medication profiles for drug appropriateness review.
• Performs drug reconciliations, monitor for duplication of therapy, allergies, adverse reactions, appropriate formulary alternatives and identifies medications.
• Processes medications orders (example: medication order entry and verification).
• Maintains proper documentation on patient profiles or prescriptions.
• Identifies and capable of using resources to ensure safe medication practices.
• Recommends changes in medication therapy based on appropriateness and medication management initiatives (example: policies).
• Responds to incidences, adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and reports appropriately.
• Checks all prescriptions/physicians orders for accuracy before dispensing.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Education: BSc degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy (minimum).

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Inpatient/Hospital Pharmacy.
• Familiarity with hospital pharmacy functioning.
• Good knowledge of physiology, pharmacology and pharmaceutical.
• Familiarity with locally available drugs and pharmaceutical, and their indications.
• Ability to communicate with medical professionals.

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