PHARMACIST, PHARMACY

Johor Specialist Hospital; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johor Specialist Hospital is seeking a licensed pharmacist to oversee pharmacy operations including dispensing and medication management. The role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care while adhering to legal and professional standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy and possess a Poison License A, along with strong management and communication skills.

This position provides an opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare provider in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Malaysian Board of Pharmacy.
• Possess Poison License A.
• Entry level and above practice in the hospital setting.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage outpatient and inpatient pharmacy operations.
• Ensure compliance with medication handling and distribution policies.
• Monitor inventory management processes and report discrepancies.
• Participate in clinical intervention programs.

Skills

Operational management skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Attention to accuracy and safety

Education

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy or Masters in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

General Description

Licensed professional authorized by law to dispense drugs and medicines prescribed by consultants or other registered medical personnel. Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all pharmacy activities to ensure the proper provision and dispensing of medications. Works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide accurate drug information and treatment support, ensuring optimal patient care and compliance with professional and legal standards.

Job Description

• Supervise, manage, and operate all outpatient and inpatient pharmacy operations, including dispensing, medication supply, sales, and store management.
• Implement, install, and execute safe medication handling, storage, labelling, and distribution processes in compliance with GPP, MSQH, and hospital policies.
• Screen, check, analyse, and validate prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, legality, and completeness prior to dispensing.
• Perform, analyse, and process medication appropriateness reviews and medication reconciliation as required.
• Provide professional drug information and liaise with healthcare professionals regarding dosages, interactions, contraindications, and treatment regimens.
• Supervise, check, and execute extemporaneous preparation and dispensing activities in accordance with approved standard formulations.
• Participate in bedside dispensing activities at inpatient wards to ensure accurate medication delivery and patient understanding.
• Monitor, analyse, control, and operate inventory management processes, including purchasing, receiving, issuing, storage, and internal distribution.
• Identify, collate, analyse, and report stock shortages, excesses, expiries, and discrepancies, and produce corrective action plans.
• Ensure, manage, and reconcile Dangerous Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, including documentation, registers, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Implement, execute, and maintain the “5 Rights” of medication safety throughout dispensing and distribution processes.
• Supervise and execute outpatient and inpatient pharmacy operations, including dispensing, medication supply, sales, and store management.
• Screen, analyse, and validate prescriptions for legality, accuracy, appropriateness, dosage, interactions, contraindications, and completeness prior to dispensing.
• Perform extemporaneous preparation and dispensing in accordance with approved formulations and standard procedures.
• Participate actively in clinical intervention programs such as the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Programme, therapeutic drug monitoring, total parenteral nutrition and medication reconciliation.
• Execute, check, and submit scheduled and ad-hoc stock counts, drug checks, poison purchase orders, and controlled drug records.
• Supervise, guide, provide, and assess pharmacy technicians and store staff, including training, competency assessment, and performance evaluation.
• Prepare, check, and submit staff rosters, leave schedules, and manpower coverage plans to ensure uninterrupted pharmacy operations.
• Document, collate, analyse, and submit reports on medication incidents, near misses, sentinel events, and adverse drug reactions, and execute Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with corrective and preventive actions.
• Gather, collate, analyse, and produce operational data, statistics, and performance reports, and liaise with the Chief Pharmacist and relevant committees on medication safety and risk management.
• Liaise, support, and act on behalf of the Chief Pharmacist during their absence, including sourcing, processing, and procuring medications during emergencies or shortages, and perform any other duties as assigned.
• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by immediate superior or hospital management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy or Masters in Clinical Pharmacy.
• Registered with the Malaysian Board of Pharmacy.
• Possess Poison License A.
• Entry level and above practice in the hospital setting.
• Exposure to all field/discipline in Pharmacy Practice.
• Able to communicate fluently and write in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong operational management skills.
• Attention to accuracy and safety in dispensing.
• Good communication, counselling and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to demonstrate leadership, organisational skills and analytical skills, and to work independently.
• Reliable, dependable, enthusiastic and self‑motivated.
• Willing to train others, and demonstrate ability to prioritise, delegate, and organise work.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region. We are focused on delivering world‑class quality healthcare services throughout our regional footprint across 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Australia. We are in search of remarkable people to join us in exploring and discovering better healthcare solutions together.