Retail Pharmacist

Suncare Pharmacy SDN BHD; George Town; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncare Pharmacy SDN BHD in Penang invites applications for a pharmacist role to dispense medications accurately, counsel patients, and provide healthcare advice in a busy community pharmacy.

You will manage stock, oversee support staff and ensure compliance with regulations. The position is on-site in George Town, with opportunities to develop clinical skills and deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Dispensing medications with accuracy and safety checks
• Counselling patients on dosages, side effects and interactions
• Providing OTC recommendations and appropriate referrals when needed
• Overseeing stock levels, ordering drugs, and supervising staff

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately following doctors' prescriptions.
• Counsel patients on proper dosage, potential side effects and interactions.
• Offer healthcare advice and refer to GP when appropriate.
• Manage inventory, place orders, and supervise support staff.

Skills

Dispensing medications

Patient counseling

Healthcare advice

Inventory & operations

Job description

Dispensing Medications: Checking prescriptions from doctors for accuracy and safety, then preparing and labeling medicines for customers. [1, 2]

Patient Counseling: Explaining proper dosages, potential side effects, and harmful drug interactions to patients. [1, 2]

Healthcare Advice: Recommending over-the-counter treatments for minor illnesses and referring customers to general practitioners when necessary. [1]

Inventory & Operations: Managing stock levels, ordering pharmaceuticals, recording controlled substances, and supervising support staff or assistants. [1, 2]