Pharmacist

Patient First Medical Clinic and Diagnostics Center Corporation; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Patient First Medical Clinic and Diagnostics Center Corporation is seeking a pharmacist to ensure accurate dispensing in line with prescriptions and patient needs. The role involves double-checking for errors, maintaining stock, and collaborating with clinical teams to prevent shortages.

The position emphasizes patient education on medication use, adherence, and potential interactions, along with compliance with pharmacy regulations and routine audits to uphold high standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate dispensing of medications according to prescriptions and patient needs.
• Double-check prescriptions for potential errors or contraindications before dispensing.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of medications and supplies while minimizing excess or shortages.
• Collaborate with clinical departments to forecast demand and prevent stockouts.
• Implement cost-saving measures such as bulk purchasing and monitoring expiration dates.
• Provide comprehensive counseling to patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and interactions.
• Educate patients on the importance of medication adherence and provide tools like medication calendars.
• Promote health and wellness through education on lifestyle modifications and preventive health measures.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy management and patient outcomes.
• Monitor patient responses to medications and recommend adjustments to healthcare providers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards of practices.
• Conduct internal audits to prepare for external inspections and maintain compliance readiness.
• Regularly review and update the stock of critical medications for emergencies.

Job description

1. Ensure accurate dispensing of medications according to prescriptions and patient needs.

2. Double-check prescriptions for potential errors or contraindications before dispensing.

3. Maintain adequate stock levels of medications and supplies while minimizing excess or shortages.

4. Collaborate with clinical departments to forecast demand and prevent stockouts.

5. Implement cost-saving measures such as bulk purchasing and monitoring expiration dates.

6. Provide comprehensive counseling to patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and interactions.

7. Educate patients on the importance of medication adherence and provide tools like medication calendars.

8. Promote health and wellness through education on lifestyle modifications and preventive health measures.

9. Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy management and patient outcomes.

10. Monitor patient responses to medications and recommend adjustments to healthcare providers as needed.

11. Ensure compliance with local pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards of practices.

12. Conduct internal audits to prepare for external inspections and maintain compliance readiness.

13. Regularly review and update the stock of critical medications for emergencies.