Pharmacist

NMC Healthcare

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a licensed Pharmacist with 10 years of experience in an acute care facility. The candidate should have a BSc. in Pharmacy and a valid DOH License. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, supervising staff, and participating in quality control. Excellent command of English and Arabic is essential. The role is full-time and located at the NMC Royal Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

Holds a current and valid license to practice as a pharmacist in home country.
10 years’ experience in an acute care facility.
Minimum 10 years' experience in an acute care facility.
Proficient in English and Arabic, both oral and written.
Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Carries out functions of selecting, procuring, storing, and dispensing medications.
Supervises Assistant Pharmacists and related staff.
Ensures proper dispensing of medications and resolves queries.
Trains newly absorbed staff during their probation.
Participates in quality-related activities and quality control.

Skills

Excellent command of oral and written English

Excellent command of oral and written Arabic

Basic computer literacy skills

Thorough knowledge of medical ethics

Education

Accredited recognized BSc. in Pharmacy

DOH License to practice in Abu Dhabi U.A.E.

Job description

Responsibilities

Carries out functions of selecting, procuring, storing, distribution, dispensing, and documenting.

Senior pharmacist is available for advice on more difficult problems but basically the pharmacist works independently and is held responsible legally for failure to exercise due care in the dispensation of pharmaceuticals. Incumbent may perform on shift and is expected to be on call for emergencies as required.

Provides work direction and supervising Assistant Pharmacists and related staff.

A licensed Pharmacist who is delegated to manage and supervise the pharmacy licensed on, from the technical and managerial issues during His/her assigned working hours, duties include.

Checking all aspects of the prescriptions, clarifying the doubts with the physicians and the insurance (if any) and dispensing the medication to the patients after clarifying their enquiries and counseling.

Dispensing the controlled /semi-controlled medication and registering them as per the rules and regulation of DOH.

Spontaneous dispensing of some medications.

Ensures that the double checking is happened before dispensing the medication to the patient.

Identify, report and act as appropriate in case of any medication errors/safety related risk and incidents.

Train the newly absorbed staff and supervises them while on probation.

Supervises the junior pharmacists and support on any enquiries on drug.

Carries out the responsibilities of assistant chief pharmacist, in his/her absence.

Participate and attends quality related activities.

Advises Physician on equivalents /substitutes and helps as well as controls the drug usage when needed.

Helps and ensures the quality of the established pharmaceutical indicators.

Strictly observes the organizations –medical regulations and policies related to the infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.

Ensures complains to all laws, circulars and regulations related to the pharmacy profession.

Carries out all other assignment by the chief pharmacist, and dept. head.

Qualifications