Pharmacist II

Ben Khan; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to compound and dispense medications, review drug orders, and maintain drug security. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Pharmacy and current licensure. The role offers tax-free income, furnished accommodation, medical coverage, and substantial vacation time.

Benefits

Tax-Free income

Fully Furnished Accommodations

Medical coverage

Annual Air Transportation

More than 7 calendar weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy or MPharm/PharmD from recognized regions.
• Current licensure as a Clinical Pharmacist in relevant regions.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a hospital pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Compound and dispense medications in compliance with pharmacy standards.
• Review and interpret physician's drug orders.
• Maintain control and security of all drugs.
• Prepare TPN and IV admixtures including chemotherapeutic agents.
• Provide drug information and assist in training staff.
• Participate in professional development.

Job description

Basic Function :

Compounds and dispenses medications and prescriptions In accordance with accepted standards and established Pharmacy procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES :

Performs professional work in the compounding and dispensing of medications In unit dose and I.V. admixture.

Reviews and Interprets physician's drug orders for clarity, rationality, dosage form, allergies, interactions, incompatibility, etc. Answers physician's inquiries regarding drugs.

Maintains control and security of all drugs including dispensing, record keeping and secured storage of narcotics and controlled medications.

Dispenses outpatients' prescriptions.

Prepares and / or supervises the preparation of TPN and l.V. admixtures including chemotherapeutic agents.

Provides drug information and assists in Instructing nursing and medical staff and pharmacy students.

Performs inspection of nursing units, discusses service problems with Head Nurses, and recommends solutions to Pharmacy Manager.

Assists with special projects as necessary.

Participates in self and others' professional development.

Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Benefits

• Tax-Free income
• Married-Status or Single-Status contract
• Fully Furnished Accommodations provided
• Medical coverage
• Annual Air Transportation
• More than 7 calendar weeks of vacation

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, or MPharm or PharmD degree from North America, Western Europe, or Australia / New Zealand, and
• Current licensure as a Clinical Pharmacist in North America, Western Europe, or Australia / New Zealand, and
• A minimum of 1 year experience of working in a hospital pharmacy practice in a large acute-care hospital in North America, Western Europe, or Australia / New Zealand.