PHARMACIST, PHARMACY

Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital

Malaysia

On-site

MYR 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital is seeking a qualified pharmacist to coordinate pharmacy services, oversee medication dispensing, and provide patient counseling. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and registration with the Malaysian Board of Pharmacy.

The ideal candidate will manage drug inventories, ensure compliance with regulations during medication dispensation, and demonstrate effective communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy must be obtained.
Candidate needs to be registered with the Malaysian Board of Pharmacy.
Possess Poison License A for medication dispensation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee all activities in the pharmacy.
Perform medication appropriateness reviews and validate reconciliation.
Take responsibility for recording and filing Psychotropic & Dangerous Drugs.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Knowledge of pharmaceutical care

Ability to manage drug inventories

Education

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy

Registered with the Malaysian Board of Pharmacy

Possess Poison License A

Job description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

License holder, authorized by law to dispense drugs and medicines prescribed by consultants or other registered medical personnel. Coordinates and oversees all activities of the services to ensure proper provision and dispensing of medication. Working with other medical personnel to provide treatments and drug information in a manner, which ensures optimal patient care.

MAIN DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES

To understand and carry out pharmaceutical care in line with Vision and mission, Core Values, Goals and objectives that suit the scope of the Pharmacy services and the hospital.
To understand the service organization structure.
To attend meetings held by the services in order to discuss issues and matters pertaining to the operation of the service.
To check and sign poison purchase orders prepared by the pharmacy purchasing assistant.
To perform, assist and supervise all activities in the pharmacy including dispensing, sales and supply/ dispensing of medications.
To contribute to in-service training for healthcare workers and provide counseling on the use and care of prescription drugs to patients.
To assess the educational needs of all the staffs and provide necessary training. Gives examination to pharmacy staffs and to test and upgrade their skills.
To ensure that Dangerous Drugs and Psychotropic Drugs are handled, stored and issued according to laws and regulations and hospital policies.
To issue Psychotropic Drugs to nursing units.
Responsible in recording and filing of Psychotropic & Dangerous Drugs and to hold the keys of the cupboard.
To ensure prescription received are screened and interpreted correctly before dispensing.
To perform medication appropriateness review and validate any medication reconciliation when necessary.
To check and endorse inpatient orders, outpatient prescription and TTA prescription (prescription intervention).
To assist pharmacist in charge in the evaluation of Staff as required.
To handle inquiries concerning drug contents, dosages, regimen review errors, storage and disposal.
To monitor drug therapies for drug interactions, allergies and contraindications.
To monitor and control inventory to ensure that drugs are available when needed and wastage is minimized.
To handle inquiries concerning drug contents, dosages, regimen review errors, storage and disposal.
To ensure and advise on safe disposal of pharmaceutical products.
To participate in quarterly and as when needed stock takes.
To check the prepared roster, verifies staff’s annual leave prior to approval from Pharmacist in Charge.
To involve in identifying lapses/challenges in the services and contributes in solving and decision making and to conduct Root Cause Analysis in case of Medication Error.
To report and document adverse drug reactions, medication errors.
Involves in drug inventory procedures, inventory management, purchasing, receiving, drug supplies and medication storage of the services.
To keep work area tidy and clean.
To be precise and accurate while dispensing and in case of any error occurred to immediately report to Pharmacist in Charge.
To uphold best practices by using 7R rules - Right drug, right patient, right frequency, right duration, right route, right information and right documentation.