PHARMACIST III

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Riyadh is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. The role focuses on the preparation and compounding of medications, including anti-neoplastic agents, in line with pharmacy policies. Candidates must hold a Pharm.D. or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, while no prior experience is required. The position emphasizes responsibilities like evaluating medication orders, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy standards.

Qualifications

• Trained in the preparation and compounding of sterile and non-sterile medications.
• Knowledge of pharmacy policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process medication orders for accuracy.
• Perform quality checks and maintain medication security.
• Order and maintain proper inventory of drugs and supplies.

Skills

Medication preparation

Inventory management

Pharmacy policies compliance

Education

Pharm.D. / Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Summary

Prepares/fills, compounds of sterile and non-sterile medications including anti‑neoplastic agents, in accordance with accepted standards and established pharmacy policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Reviews, evaluates, processes medication orders for demographic data (e.g., gender, age, and weight), appropriateness of therapy, dose, frequency, route, dosage form, interactions, allergies, related laboratory values, and possible drug interactions as applicable.
2. Restocks, operates, and troubleshoot pharmacy robotic equipment as applicable according to different pharmacy areas.
3. Performs professional work in the preparation, filling, compounding, and double checking of sterile and non‑sterile medications as applicable to the area of practice.
4. Maintains control and security of all medications including controlled, narcotic substances and supplies. Maintains dispensing and record keeping as per laws and regulations.
5. Pre‑packages tablets, capsules, and oral liquid medications utilizing available repackaging machines/robotic equipment. Maintains complete required records and appropriate labeling procedures.
6. Checks, and monitors medication related activities/performance of new pharmacist III or pharmacy assistant, residents, trainees/students with guidance and support from a senior pharmacist as needed.
7. Orders/Maintains proper and sufficient inventory of drugs and supplies with regular monitoring of medication expiration dates. Prepare expired medications for disposal and completes electronic disposal requests in a timely manner.
8. Maintains a clean working environment including hoods and countertops.
9. Distributes medications to nursing units when required.
10. Performs nursing unit/clinic inspection, and outdated pharmacy stocks/supplies on a monthly basis as per assignment. Maintains and signs approved forms and records accordingly.
11. Participates/assists in conducting performance/quality improvement projects.
12. Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures.
13. Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.

Education

Pharm.D. / Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy is required.

Experience Required

No experience is required.

Other Requirements (Certificates)

N/A.