Pharmacist I-UAE National

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children seeks an In-patient Pharmacist to dispense medications and support high-volume inpatient operations within a premier women’s and children’s hospital in Abu Dhabi.

The role requires a valid UAE Pharmacist license or eligibility, and preference for hospital pharmacy experience. You will ensure safety, accuracy, and efficient medication handling in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Valid UAE Pharmacist License/DOH license or eligibility.
• Experience in In-patient or hospital pharmacy setting (preferred).
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense In-patient prescriptions in accordance with DOH, JCI, and hospital standards.
• Provide accurate patient counseling on medication use, dosing, precautions, and storage.
• Ensure timely dispensing to maintain optimal patient flow and waiting-time targets.
• Identify and resolve therapeutic duplications, interactions, and medication-related issues.
• Coordinate with physicians and nurses to clarify and optimize medication orders.
• Support medication safety initiatives, LASA management, and high-alert medication guidelines.
• Maintain accurate inventory control, expiry monitoring, and proper storage conditions.
• Document interventions and contribute to quality and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in department meetings, training, and competency assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Danat Al Emarat is a world-class specialty women's and children's hospital in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It offers advanced medical services across specialties including Neonatology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Women's Health. The hospital is one of the very few to encompass a dedicated Fetal Medicine Department along with a full-fledged Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the UAE. This has established Danat Al Emarat as a regional referral center for women with high-risk pregnancies, supported by its Level III NICU providing care for the most fragile newborns.

The In-patient Pharmacist is responsible for providing safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of medications to all ambulatory patients while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies. The role supports high-volume In-tpatient operations and contributes to medication safety and quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense In-patient prescriptions in accordance with DOH, JCI, and hospital standards.
• Provide accurate patient counseling on medication use, dosing, precautions, and storage.
• Ensure timely dispensing to maintain optimal patient flow and waiting-time targets.
• Identify and resolve therapeutic duplications, interactions, and medication-related issues.
• Coordinate with physicians and nurses to clarify and optimize medication orders.
• Support medication safety initiatives, LASA management, and high-alert medication guidelines.
• Maintain accurate inventory control, expiry monitoring, and proper storage conditions.
• Document interventions and contribute to quality and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in department meetings, training, and competency assessments.

Qualifications

• Valid UAE Pharmacist License/DOH license or eligibility.
• Experience in In-patient or hospital pharmacy setting (preferred).
• Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy.