Pharmacist

National Medical Care; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to ensure high-quality medical treatment and medication management for patients. This role involves reviewing prescriptions, providing drug information, and conducting staff orientations, all while maintaining patient confidentiality and safety. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Pharmacy, at least two years of experience in a large acute care setting, and excellent communication skills. Join this dynamic team to make a meaningful impact on patient care and contribute to a culture of excellence and compassion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience as a Pharmacist in a large acute care hospital pharmacy.
• Licensed as a Pharmacist according to laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures superior quality of medical treatment and understanding for every patient.
• Prepares medicines for inpatients daily based on the unit dose system.
• Educates patients and families according to their needs.

Skills

Proficient in new medications and technology applications

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Fluent in English

Computer literate

Education

B.S. Pharmacy Graduate

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensures, through actions either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion, and understanding is provided to every patient at NMC Hospitals and Clinics.
2. Ensures prompt and accurate delivery of medications to patients.
3. Reviews, processes, and checks Physician's Orders and patient medication profiles properly.
4. Provides drug information to healthcare professionals and patients to support rational drug therapy.
5. Conducts orientation for new staff members.
6. Ensures prescriptions are appropriate and accurately filled with detailed instructions by interpreting each prescription to verify strength and dosage within patient tolerance.
7. Reviews patient profiles for drug interactions, allergies, diet restrictions, and appropriate dosages.
8. Prepares medicines for inpatients daily based on the unit dose system.
9. Calculates doses for IV admixtures, TPN, and cytotoxic drugs according to policies and procedures.
10. Handles computerized charging, verification, and modification of inpatient medications for specific patients.
11. Provides current and accurate drug information to healthcare professionals.
12. Maintains confidentiality and security of patient information as per hospital policies and professional standards.
13. Estimates monthly controlled drug requirements and stock levels; controls and initiates storehouse orders.
14. Participates in inpatient counseling and training of pharmacy students.
15. Assists in updating the hospital formulary.
16. Ensures proper storage of newly delivered medicines.
17. Observes the process of computerization, including drug dispensing, inventory management, drug interactions, allergies, refills, and prescription validity.
18. Performs periodic spot-checks for controlled and narcotic drugs as per MOH guidelines to ensure inventory accuracy.
19. Reviews pharmacy operating manuals every two years.
20. Participates in continuing education to stay updated on new pharmaceuticals, equipment, techniques, and antidote information.
21. Maintains current lists of physicians' and dentists' signature specimens, abbreviations, and clerical symbols, implementing approved changes.
22. Implements and maintains infection control procedures.
23. Complies with the hospital dress code.
24. Educates patients and families according to their needs, documenting the process in patient records as per policy NSP-GEN-014.
25. Understands the role in patient and family education.
26. Involves patients and families in care planning, respecting their goals and choices.
27. Provides health promotion and education tailored to the patient's developmental level, learning needs, language, culture, and circumstances.
28. Performs other duties within their knowledge, skills, and abilities as assigned by superiors.

Qualifications

Education:

B.S. Pharmacy Graduate, licensed as a Pharmacist according to laws and regulations.

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Pharmacist in a large acute care hospital pharmacy.

Skills:

• Proficient in new medications and technology applications.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills preferred.
• Customer service skills with professionalism, effective communication (verbal and written).
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written, for Arabic and non-Arabic speakers.
• Computer literate.