CLINICAL PHARMACY RESIDENT

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Saudi Arabia is seeking a pharmaceutical caregiver to design and manage patient-specific pharmacotherapy under supervision. The role involves reviewing medication orders, providing direct patient care during rounds, documenting interventions, and engaging in research and quality improvement projects. Candidates must hold a Pharm.D. or Bachelor’s in Pharmacy and have completed a Saudi Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy residency.

Qualifications

• Engage in direct patient care and monitoring of pharmacotherapy.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness and safety.
• Execute research projects related to pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes medication orders for multiple factors.
• Documents recommendations in the electronic health system.
• Participates in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Patient care participation

Clinical resource provision

Medication order evaluation

Adverse drug reaction detection

Research project design

Education and training

Education

Pharm.D./Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Summary

Serves as a pharmaceutical caregiver to specific patient population by efficiently designing, recommending, activating, monitoring, and evaluating patient-specific pharmacotherapy to ensure optimal outcomes under the direct supervision of the respective preceptor. Ensures implementation of the pharmaceutical care plan by assuring the accurate and timely distribution of medications to patients, Serves as a clinical resource for other pharmacy personnel, medical and nursing staff, as well as other healthcare professionals.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Reviews,evaluates, and processes medication orders for demographic data (e.g., gender,age, and weight), appropriateness of therapy, dose, frequency, route, dosageform, interactions, allergies, related laboratory values, and possible druginteractions.
2. Providesdirect patient care by actively participating in rounds, reviewing patientcharts, and developing and implementing patient - specific pharmacotherapy planto ensure optimal outcomes.
3. Ensuresimplementation of therapeutic regimens and monitoring plans (care plans) bytaking appropriate follow-up actions.
4. Documentsinterventions and recommendations/clarrifcations in the electronic HealthInformation System as applicable.
5. Detects,analyses, and reports adverse drug reactions.
6. Designsexecute or participate in a research project that may include data collection,statical analysis, and write research papers.
7. Participates/assistsin conducting performance/quality improvement projects.
8. Activelyparticipating in conducting medication use evaluation (MUE).
9. Providesinformation and education resource for patients, students, colleagues, medicaland nursingstaff, and other Healthcare professionals.
10. Participatesin self and others' education, training and development.
11. Assuresadherence to the departmental policies and procedures.
12. Followsall Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures.
13. Participatesin self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.

Education

Pharm.D./Bachelor’sDegree in Pharmacy is required

Experience Required

Completionof Saudi Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy residency program is required.

Other Requirements (Certificates)

N/A.