Pharmacist

Aster Hospital; Dubai; On-site; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

Aster Hospital in Dubai is looking for a dedicated healthcare professional responsible for dispensing medications according to prescriptions from licensed practitioners. The role includes advising patients on dosage and side effects while ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Additional responsibilities involve maintaining periodic inventories of drugs and adhering to insurance practices for dispensing medications to insured patients. This position is pivotal for ensuring quality patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for dispensing medicines as per prescriptions issued by licensed medical practitioners.
• Providing information to the patients regarding the frequency, dosage, effects and side effects of dispensed medications.
• To abide by all ministerial and Department of Health regulations in the procurement, storage and dispensing of medications.
• To maintain periodic inventory of drugs and consumable items, with special reference to Date of expiry.
• Responsible for insurance practices in the dispensing of medicines to insured patients.

Job description

Aster DM Healthcare Limited is one of the largest private healthcare service providers operating in multiple GCC states and is an emerging healthcare player in India. With an inherent emphasis on clinical excellence, we are one of the few entities in the world with a strong presence across primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary healthcare through our hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. We have over 20,000 plus dedicated employees across the geographies that we are present in, delivering a simple yet strong promise to our different stakeholders: “We’ll treat you well.” We reach out to all economic segments in the GCC countries through our differentiated healthcare services across the “Aster”, “Medcare” and “Access” brands.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for dispensing medicines as per prescriptions issued by licensed medical practitioners.
• Providing information to the patients regarding the frequency, dosage, effects and side effects of dispensed medications.
• To abide by all ministerial and Department of Health regulations in the procurement, storage and dispensing of medications.
• To maintain periodic inventory of drugs and consumable items, with special reference to Date of expiry.
• Responsible for insurance practices in the dispensing of medicines to insured patients.