Pharmacist - Supercare Pharmacy

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

GMG is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to support its Supercare Pharmacy operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role involves reviewing prescriptions, dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical advice and ensuring that pharmacy activities comply with applicable healthcare regulations.

The Pharmacist will assist customers with their medication needs, explain proper dosage and potential side effects, and provide guidance on drug interactions and safe medication storage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
• MOH licence or eligibility letter.
• Minimum 2 years as a registered pharmacist in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions and dispense medications in compliance with regulations.
• Counsel patients on dosage, storage, interactions and side effects.
• Support retail sales while maintaining professional standards.
• Manage pharmacy inventory and stock levels.
• Ensure accurate records and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with insurers for billing and claims.
• Handle daily pharmacy operations across shifts and locations.

Skills

Prescription validation

Pharmacy operations

Customer service

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacist – Supercare Pharmacy Job Snapshot

Role: Pharmacist
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Function: Pharmacist
Experience: Minimum 2 years as a registered pharmacist in the UAE
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Overview

GMG is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to support its Supercare Pharmacy operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role involves reviewing prescriptions, dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical advice and ensuring that pharmacy activities comply with applicable healthcare regulations. The Pharmacist will assist customers with their medication needs, explain proper dosage and potential side effects, and provide guidance on drug interactions and safe medication storage. The position also includes pharmacy inventory management, insurance coordination, retail sales and daily operational responsibilities.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor 's Degree in Pharmacy, a valid Ministry of Health (MOH) licence or eligibility letter, and have at least 2 years of experience as a registered pharmacist in the UAE. Strong English communication skills and flexibility to work across assigned shifts and pharmacy locations are required.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Pharmaceuticals
• Function: Pharmacist
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Prescription Review and Dispensing

• Review customer prescriptions to verify accuracy and identify the required medications.
• Assess the suitability of prescribed medicines according to professional pharmacy responsibilities.
• Compound and dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other authorised healthcare practitioners.
• Ensure medications are prepared, labelled and dispensed according to applicable pharmacy regulations.
• Maintain accuracy and professional care throughout prescription processing.

Patient Counselling and Customer Assistance

• Explain medication dosage, administration instructions and proper storage requirements.
• Advise customers about potential drug interactions and side effects.
• Ask appropriate questions to understand customer needs and provide relevant pharmaceutical assistance.
• Respond to medication-related questions clearly and professionally.
• Support customers in understanding the safe and appropriate use of their medications.
• Maintain high standards of customer service during pharmacy consultations and transactions.

Retail Pharmacy Sales

• Work towards assigned sales targets across Supercare product categories.
• Apply appropriate selling, upselling and cross-selling techniques.
• Recommend suitable pharmacy products based on customer needs.
• Maintain awareness of available products and their appropriate uses.
• Support sales performance while maintaining professional pharmaceutical standards.

Pharmacy Inventory and Stock Management

• Order and purchase pharmaceutical products, medicines and medical supplies.
• Maintain appropriate stock availability for daily pharmacy operations.
• Ensure medicines and other pharmaceutical products are stored and handled correctly.
• Monitor inventory levels and support stock replenishment.
• Check product expiry dates and manage stock requiring attention.
• Maintain organised product displays and merchandising standards.
• Complete routine inventory and stock management activities.

Regulatory Compliance and Pharmacy Records

• Comply with applicable local laws and regulations governing pharmacy activities.
• Follow regulatory requirements for medication preparation, labelling and delivery.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records required by relevant healthcare authorities.
• Prepare and report pharmacy information according to applicable regulatory procedures.
• Follow requirements issued by relevant authorities, including the Dubai Health Authority and Ministry of Health, where applicable.
• Maintain professional standards in pharmaceutical handling and dispensing.

Insurance Processing and Billing

• Liaise with insurance companies to support timely processing of pharmacy insurance transactions.
• Assist with insurance-related documentation and billing requirements.
• Coordinate the resolution of insurance billing issues.
• Communicate with relevant parties to address transaction discrepancies.
• Follow established pharmacy insurance procedures.

Daily Pharmacy Operations

• Perform assigned operational duties to support efficient pharmacy services.
• Handle inventory management, expiry monitoring and merchandising activities.
• Maintain accurate operational and pharmaceutical records.
• Follow company procedures for customer service and pharmacy operations.
• Coordinate with colleagues to maintain effective daily workflows.
• Work across different shifts and pharmacy locations as assigned by the Line Manager to meet business requirements.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor 's Degree in Pharmacy.

Professional Licensing

• Valid Ministry of Health (MOH) licence or eligibility letter.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered pharmacist in the UAE.
• Practical experience in prescription review, medication dispensing and customer counselling.
• Understanding of pharmacy operations, inventory handling and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Prescription validation and medication dispensing.
• Pharmaceutical product knowledge.
• Medication dosage and administration guidance.
• Drug interaction and side-effect awareness.
• Pharmaceutical compounding.
• Patient counselling and customer needs assessment.
• Pharmacy inventory and expiry management.
• Pharmaceutical stock ordering and handling.
• Knowledge of applicable UAE pharmacy regulations.
• Insurance processing and billing coordination.
• Retail pharmacy sales and customer service.
• Appropriate upselling and cross-selling techniques.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Attention to prescription accuracy and medication safety.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, colleagues and insurance providers.
• Flexibility to work assigned shifts and pharmacy locations.

About GMG

GMG is a global well-being company that retails, distributes and manufactures a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across the sports, food and health sectors. The company 's vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Its investments span four key business verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, GMG has developed partnerships with established international brands in the well-being sector. Operating across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets. Supercare Pharmacy is part of GMG 's healthcare retail portfolio.