PHARMACIST, PHARMACY

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to manage medication dispensing and ensure patient safety. The role involves collaboration with medical staff to deliver optimal patient care and requires a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. Ideal candidates are fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia, with strong communication skills and a proactive attitude towards service improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required.
• Registered with Malaysian Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience in a hospital setting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmaceutical care and oversee pharmacy activities.
• Monitor drug therapies and ensure safe medication management.
• Conduct patient counseling and provide drug information.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Patient counseling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Registered with the Malaysian Board of Pharmacy

Possess Poison License A

Job description

General Description

A licensed healthcare professional authorized by law to dispense medications prescribed by consultants or other registered medical practitioners. The pharmacist coordinates and oversees all pharmacy-related activities to ensure accurate, safe, and effective medication management. Works collaboratively with other medical personnel to ensure optimal patient care through appropriate drug therapy and education.

Job Description

• Deliver pharmaceutical care in alignment with the vision, mission, core values, and goals of the Pharmacy Services and the hospital.
• Performs, assists and supervises all activities in the pharmacy including dispensing, sales and supply/ dispensing of medications.
• Contributes to in-service training for healthcare employee and provide counseling on the use and care of prescription drugs to patients.
• Ensures that dangerous drugs and psychotropic drugs are handled, stored and issued according to laws and regulations and hospital policies.
• Checks and endorses all outpatient prescription and TTA prescription (prescription intervention).
• Monitors drug therapies for drug interactions, allergies and contraindications.
• Monitoring and controlling inventory to ensure that drugs are available when needed and wastage is minimized.
• Checking of chemotherapy orders and cytotoxic preparations prior to cytotoxic drug reconstitution and prior to dispensing to the designated wards.
• Handles inquiries concerning drug contents, dosages, regimen review errors, storage and disposal.
• Involves in medication reconciliation process by validating patient’s own medications.
• Ensures and advises on safe disposal of pharmaceutical products.
• Involved in identifying lapses/challenges in the services and contributes to solving and decision making and to conduct root cause analysis in case of medication error.
• Reports and documents adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Involved in drug inventory procedures, inventory management, purchasing, receiving, drug supplies and medication storage of the services.
• To uphold best practices by using 7R rules - Right drug, right patient, right frequency, right duration, right route, right information and right documentation.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
• Registered with the Malaysian Board of Pharmacy.
• Possess Poison License A.
  
  

Knowledge And Experiences

• Experience working in a hospital setting is an added advantage.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Fluent in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proficient in-patient counseling and professional collaboration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, dependable, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Enthusiastic with a positive attitude towards continuous learning and service improvement.
• Demonstrates leadership potential and critical thinking skills.
• Adaptable and proactive in fast-paced healthcare environments.