Inpatient Pharmacist

Dr.Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Jeddah; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Jeddah is seeking a pharmacist to oversee medication orders, dispense drugs, and educate patients about treatments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and 0-2 years of experience in a hospital setting. Good command of English is necessary. This role involves maintaining inventory control and ensuring medication safety.

Qualifications

• 0 – 2 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Good command of oral and written English.
• License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. SCFHS / DHA.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, clarify doctor’s medication orders.
• Oversee preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Maintain inventory control and security of drugs.
• Educate patients about health conditions and treatments.

Skills

Competent computer skills with software applications

Professional training and experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Pharmacy

Job description

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Reviews, interprets, clarifies doctor’s medication orders and verifies all order doses, duration, and checks for potential drug‑to‑drug interaction and clinical indication. Communicates with ordering doctor in case of any ambiguity or concern.
2. Oversees the preparation of the verified medications, performs double‑checking and review of proper labeling for the prepared medications and then dispenses.
3. Calculates the amount of the drug product to dispense for a prescription based upon body weight and patient age.
4. Responsible for tracking on the whiteboard all patients that have discharge orders and immediately preparing take‑home medications, refunding/ arranging for return of dispensed and non‑administered medication.
5. Follows all medication safety procedures when dispensing medications.
6. Maintains inventory control & security of all drugs, record‑keeping and secured storage of narcotics and controlled medications.
7. Identifies and appropriately handles nearly expired medications according to Fakeeh Care policies and NEVER dispenses a medication beyond its expiry date.
8. Participates in chemotherapy preparations program (order verification, protocol checking, etc.) if applicable.
9. Participates in the intravenous admixture preparations program, mixing and checking including total parenteral nutrition.
10. Properly completes charging of patients for dispensed medications.
11. Demonstrates knowledge of proper storage & handling of hazardous materials found in the workplace, as well as first‑aid measures necessary for accidental exposure.
12. Demonstrates knowledge & skills in utilizing formulary, identification of generic substitution and indication.
13. Practices and fully complies with current infection prevention and control standards when handling medications and preparing IV and TPN formulas.
14. Contributes to training and induction orientation for newly hired pharmacists and students and trainees.
15. Reports to pharmacy supervisor/manager and enters on OVR any encountered medication error or ADR.
16. Attends continuing education programs to maintain expertise in Pharmacy and required licensure.
17. Ensures enrollment in continuous education program regarding medication management practices, high‑risk medications, medication errors and others.
18. Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures if applicable.

Job Requirements

Skills and Abilities

• Competent computer skills with software applications to include Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Actively strive to upgrade professional skills through engaging in appropriate professional training and experience.

Experience

0 – 2 years of experience in hospital pharmacy setting.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Pharmacy.

Language

Good command of oral and written English.

Licenses / Certifications

License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. SCFHS / DHA.