PHARMACIST, PHARMACY

KPJ Perdana Specialist Hospital; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Perdana Specialist Hospital seeks an experienced pharmacist to lead hospital pharmacy operations. You will supervise dispensing for inpatients and outpatients, oversee inventory, and ensure compliance with GPP and MSQH standards. You will collaborate with clinicians to optimize treatment regimens and safety.

The role emphasizes leadership, accuracy, and patient-focused service in a busy hospital setting in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy; Masters in Clinical Pharmacy preferred.
• Registered with the Malaysian Board of Pharmacy and Poison License A.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and operate all pharmacy operations for outpatients and inpatients.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, labeling, and distribution per policy.
• Screen and validate prescriptions for accuracy and legality.
• Conduct medication reviews and reconciliation as required.
• Provide drug information and liaise with clinicians on regimens.
• Oversee extemporaneous preparation and bedside dispensing.
• Manage inventory including purchases, receiving, and distribution.
• Report shortages, excesses, expiries, and discrepancies with corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for dangerous drugs and controlled substances.

Skills

Operational management

Dispensing safety

Communication skills

Team leadership

Pharmacy practice

Education

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy

Masters in Clinical Pharmacy

Registered with Malaysian Board of Pharmacy

Poison License A

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

Main Responsibilities

• 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, analyze, and validate prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, legality, and completeness prior to dispensing.
• Perform, analyze, 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, analyze, control, and operate inventory management processes, including purchasing, receiving, issuing, storage, and internal distribution.
• Identify, collate, analyze, 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 in bedside dispensing and ensure correct medication delivery and patient understanding.
• 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 check, 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, analyze, 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, analyze, 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.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by immediate superior or hospital management.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education: Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy/Masters in Clinical pharmacy Registered with the Malaysian Board of Pharmacy Possess Poison License A Knowledge and Experiences: 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 Skills & Competencies: Special skills required Strong operational management skills. Attention to accuracy and safety in dispensing Has good communication, counseling and interpersonal skills. Contribute as leader, demonstrate organizational skills and analytical skills where appropriate and ability to work on own initiative. Personal attributes Reliable, dependable, enthusiastic and self-motivated Willing to train others, and demonstrate ability to prioritize, delegate, and organize 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. Whether you are a student, a graduate, or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at KPJ.