Pharmacist

Columbia Asia Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a registered pharmacist to assist in pharmacy management, dispense medications, and provide counseling to patients. The ideal candidate should possess a B. Pharm degree and have at least four years of hospital pharmacy experience. Responsibilities include advising medical staff, ensuring patient safety, and managing pharmacy operations. A good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential for effective communication with patients and staff. This role offers a stimulating work environment and the opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Ministry of Health recognized University or College of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of four years of experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
• Knowledge in purchasing and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacy Manager to manage day-to-day functioning of the pharmacy department.
• Offer advice on prescription and use of medications to medical staff.
• Dispense drugs to patients and counsel on appropriate dosing.

Skills

Communication skills

Managerial skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Negotiation skills

Education

B. Pharm Degree or B. Science (Pharmacy)

Registered Pharmacist certification

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacy Manager to manage day-to-day functioning of the pharmacy department.
• Offer advice on prescription and use of medications to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Dispense drugs to patients and counsel on appropriate dosing, routes, and safety.
• Supervise prescriptions to ensure patient safety, quality, and compliance with law.
• Perform activities in pharmacy area in accordance with hospital policies, directives, and standards.
• Monitor drug therapy as assigned by medical staff; suggest alternative therapy when appropriate.
• Supervise staff compounding, labeling, and packaging of medications and pharmaceuticals.
• Ensure medications are dispensed with correct labeling and clear instructions to patients.
• Check that drug orders respond to patients' conditions, prevent overdoses, exclude allergies and drug interactions.
• Check that medication orders entered into dispensing program are accurate and utilize Care21 correctly.
• Ensure discharge instructions are understandable and provided in patient’s language.
• Comply with pharmacy legislation and maintain records required by Dangerous Drug Act 1952 and Psychotropic Substances Regulations 1989.
• Consult and advise medical staff regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
• Secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances on a regular basis.
• Develop interdisciplinary communication with nursing and medical staff; cooperate with nursing to improve patient care through in-service teaching.
• Liaise with nursing and medical staff regarding prescription orders, drug details, patients' reactions, errors and complaints.
• Investigate reports of incidents, medication errors and patient complaints; resolve problems or recommend to Pharmacy Manager for action.
• Assist in communicating policy and procedure updates to pharmacy staff when necessary.
• Perform orientation of new staff; supervise and train other pharmacy staff.
• Attend monthly staff meetings; attend meetings and participate on committees as directed by Pharmacy Manager.
• Evaluate and review medications for addition to or deletion from the formulary.
• Assist Pharmacy Manager with drug utilization reviews and prepare drug review criteria for medical staff review.
• Perform on-call duty as scheduled.
• Enhance professional growth through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops; remain apprised of latest pharmaceutical products, developments, and laws.
• Use pharmacy computer system to maintain records and track inventory; assist in stock take and drug audits.
• Perform other related duties as arranged or requested.

Education and Requirements

• Graduate of a Ministry of Health recognized University or College of Pharmacy; B. Pharm Degree or B. Science (Pharmacy).
• Registration by the Pharmacy Board, Ministry of Health as Registered Pharmacist with valid Annual Retention Certificate issued by the Pharmacy Board.
• Registered pharmacist by the Pharmacy Division, Ministry of Health, capable of obtaining a poison license to practice in hospital pharmacy premises.
• Minimum of four (4) years experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
• Knowledge in purchasing and inventory control.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken.

Special Demands

• Ability to communicate with all levels of people and departments.
• Display professionalism at all times.
• Possess good managerial and leadership, negotiation, communication and interpersonal relationship skills and good judgment.