IP Pharmacist

Royal Health Group AE; Abu Dhabi; Vor Ort; AED 180.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Royal Health Group AE is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care for hospitalized patients in Abu Dhabi. You will review orders, verify prescriptions, dispense medications, and monitor therapy in collaboration with physicians and nurses.

Responsibilities include medication reconciliation, adverse drug reaction reporting, inventory management, and strict compliance with DoH Abu Dhabi standards. Hospital experience and DoH license are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Valid DoH Abu Dhabi Pharmacist License or eligible.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Review and verify inpatient medication orders for accuracy and safety.
• Dispense medications and provide patient counselling in wards, ICU, ER.
• Monitor drug therapy and collaborate with physicians and nurses.
• Perform medication reconciliation during admissions, transfers, and discharge.
• Ensure storage conditions, expiration date checks, and inventory control.
• Handle controlled drugs per UAE regulations and LASA considerations.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement, and medication safety programs.
• Maintain documentation per DoH Abu Dhabi requirements.

Kenntnisse

Pharmacology

Medication safety

Prescription screening

Inpatient operations

Dosage calculations

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

DoH Abu Dhabi Pharmacist License

Hospital pharmacy experience

Jobbeschreibung

1 Job Title

Inpatient Pharmacist IP Pharmacist Location Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Department Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Reports to Pharmacy Manager Chief Pharmacist

2 Job Summary

The Inpatient Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to hospitalized patients by reviewing medication orders verifying prescriptions dispensing medications monitoring drug therapy and collaborating with physicians and nurses to promote patient safety and optimal clinical outcomes

3 Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Review and verify inpatient medication orders for accuracy appropriate dosage frequency route and duration Check for drug interactions contraindications allergies therapeutic duplication and medication-related problems
• Prepare dispense label and distribute medications to inpatient wards ICU ER and other hospital departments
• Ensure accurate medication supply according to hospital policies and physician orders
• Perform medication reconciliation during patient admission transfer and discharge
• Monitor and maintain proper storage conditions temperature logs and expiry dates of medications
• Manage controlled drugs narcotics psychotropic medications and other restricted medications according to UAE regulations
• Handle high-alert medications and look-alike sound-alike LASA medications safely
• Provide drug information and medication counselling to doctors nurses patients and caregivers
• Identify document and report medication errors and adverse drug reactions ADR
• Maintain adequate stock levels and ensure proper inventory management
• Check emergency medication supplies crash carts antidotes and ward stock
• Participate in pharmacy audits quality improvement activities and medication safety programs
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with hospital policies and Department of Health DoH Abu Dhabi requirements
• These duties reflect current inpatient pharmacy practices and Abu Dhabi healthcare standards

4 Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Pharmacy BPharm or Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD
• Valid DoH Abu Dhabi Pharmacist License or applicable eligibility
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred
• Knowledge of UAE pharmacy regulations and medication management standards

5 Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics
• Prescription screening and medication verification
• Knowledge of inpatient pharmacy operations
• Understanding of IV medications and dosage calculations
• Knowledge of narcotic and controlled medication management
• Medication safety and error prevention
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Computer literacy and hospital information system HIS knowledge
• Ability to work rotational shifts weekends and public holidays

6 Key Performance Indicators

• Prescription dispensing accuracy
• Reduction in medication errors
• Timely medication dispensing and delivery
• Compliance with medication storage requirements
• Controlled drug documentation accuracy
• Inventory and expiry management
• Compliance with hospital policies and DoH standards
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives

7 UAE Regulatory Requirements

• For Abu Dhabi hospitals the pharmacist should
• Maintain the appropriate DoH professional licence
• Follow DoH medication management and pharmacy standards
• Comply with controlled drug handling and documentation requirements
• Follow hospital infection control and patient safety policies
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional ethics
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (BPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Valid DoH Abu Dhabi Pharmacist License or applicable eligibility.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of UAE pharmacy regulations and medication management standards.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics.
• Prescription screening and medication verification.
• Knowledge of inpatient pharmacy operations.
• Understanding of IV medications and dosage calculations.
• Knowledge of narcotic and controlled medication management.
• Medication safety and error prevention.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Computer literacy and hospital information system (HIS) knowledge.
• Ability to work rotational shifts, weekends, and public holidays.