Pharmacist

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Fully Registered Pharmacist (FRP) to act as Pharmacist-in-Charge and ensure compliance with pharmacy laws, regulations, and company SOPs.

Responsibilities include dispensing medicines, inventory control, and staff training, while maintaining licences, permits and regulatory records. English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy required.
• Fully registered Pharmacist (FRP) with Pharmacy Board Malaysia.
• Valid and active Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• 1–3 years of pharmacy experience preferred (fresh licensed pharmacists encouraged).
• Good knowledge of pharmacy legislation, poison regulations, and NPRA requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Good command of English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review and dispense medicines in accordance with legal and professional requirements.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and documentation of medicines, including controlled poisons where applicable.
• Monitor medicine expiry dates and oversee stock rotation and inventory control.
• Ensure pharmacy operations comply with Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP).
• Provide professional counselling on prescription medicines, OTC products, vitamins, health supplements, and wellness products.
• Educate customers on safe and effective use of medications and supplements, including dosage and interactions.
• Promote health awareness through wellness programmes, health screenings, and educational activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate stock ordering.
• Maintain accurate dispensing and inventory records.
• Prepare reports and documentation for management and regulatory authorities.
• Train and guide pharmacy assistants and other staff on procedures and compliance.
• Support company marketing and health promotion campaigns.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

FRP with Pharmacy Board Malaysia

Active APC

Job description

Hold and maintain a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC) and registration with the Pharmacy Board Malaysia.

Act as the Pharmacist-in-Charge (where applicable) and ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws, regulations, and company SOPs.

Maintain all pharmacy licences, permits, and statutory records.

Liaise with the Ministry of Health (MOH), NPRA, and other relevant authorities on regulatory matters when required.

Pharmacy Operations

Review and dispense medicines in accordance with legal and professional requirements.

Ensure proper storage, handling, and documentation of medicines, including controlled poisons where applicable.

Monitor medicine expiry dates and oversee stock rotation and inventory control.

Ensure pharmacy operations comply with Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP).

Customer Care & Consultation

Provide professional counselling on prescription medicines, OTC products, vitamins, health supplements, and wellness products.

Educate customers on the safe and effective use of medications and supplements, including dosage, precautions, side effects, and possible interactions.

Promote health awareness through wellness programmes, health screenings, and educational activities.

Inventory & Administration

Monitor inventory levels and coordinate stock ordering.

Maintain accurate dispensing and inventory records.

Prepare reports and documentation required by management and regulatory authorities.

Team Support

Train and guide pharmacy assistants and other staff on pharmacy procedures, product knowledge, and regulatory compliance.

Support company marketing and health promotion campaigns.

Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.

Fully Registered Pharmacist (FRP) with the Pharmacy Board Malaysia.

Possess a valid and active Annual Practising Certificate (APC).

Minimum 1–3 years of pharmacy experience is preferred (fresh licensed pharmacists are encouraged to apply).

Good knowledge of pharmacy legislation, poison regulations, and NPRA requirements.

Strong communication and customer service skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Good command of English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin is advantage.