PHARMACIST, PHARMACY

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

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad seeks a senior pharmacist to supervise and manage both outpatient and inpatient pharmacy operations. You will ensure accurate dispensing, safe handling, and adherence to hospital policies, while collaborating with healthcare professionals.

The role requires registration with the Malaysian Board of Pharmacy, Poison License A, and strong leadership with excellent communication. Opportunity to contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and medication safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy; Masters in Clinical Pharmacy would be an advantage
• Registered with the Malaysian Board of Pharmacy; Poison License A required
• Strong operational management skills; accuracy and safety in dispensing emphasized

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and operate all outpatient and inpatient pharmacy operations.
• Implement safe medication handling, storage, labelling, and distribution per policies.
• Screen, check, analyze, and validate prescriptions for accuracy and legality.

Skills

Operational management

Accuracy & safety in dispensing

Communication & interpersonal skills

Leadership & organizational skills

Initiative & delegation

Education

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy/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

• Main\u00a0Responsibilities\u00a0 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 liaison 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 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.