Pharmacist-Inpatient

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children is seeking an In-patient Pharmacist responsible for safe, accurate dispensing and compliance with DOH regulations. The role supports high-volume inpatient operations and contributes to medication safety initiatives within the IP Pharmacy.

Qualifying candidates must hold a DOH/DHA/MOH pharmacist license; hospital/inpatient pharmacy experience is preferred. The position emphasizes patient-centered care and adherence to accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist with DOH/DHA/MOH license.
• Hospital/inpatient pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience reviewing inpatient medication orders and ensuring safe dispensing.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient medication orders for accuracy, dose, interactions, allergies and duplications.
• Dispense medications to inpatient units safely and accurately.
• Clarify medication issues with physicians/nurses and provide recommendations as needed.
• Support medication reconciliation and safe transitions of care.
• Ensure handling of high-alert and controlled medications; manage floor-stock and emergencies.

Skills

Inpatient pharmacy experience

Regulatory compliance

Medication safety

Education

Pharmacy degree

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 and verify inpatient medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, dose, interactions, allergies, and duplications.
• Dispense and supply medications safely and accurately to inpatient units.
• Clarify medication-related issues with physicians and nurses and provide pharmaceutical recommendations when required.
• Support medication reconciliation and safe transitions of care.
• Ensure appropriate handling of high-alert medications, LASA medications, controlled medications, and concentrated electrolytes.
• Support emergency medication requirements, crash carts, antidotes, and floor-stock management.
• Monitor medication storage, expiry, inventory, and availability within the IP Pharmacy.
• Document pharmaceutical interventions, medication incidents, and other required clinical activities.
• Participate in medication safety, quality improvement, audits, and departmental initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with DOH requirements, hospital policies, and applicable accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Valid DOH/DHA/MOH Pharmacist license.
• Hospital/inpatient pharmacy experience preferred.