Senior Pharmacist

Aster Pharmacy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the pharmacy sector is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance profitability and oversee operations. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and delivering excellent customer service. You will be responsible for compounding and dispensing medications, processing insurance prescriptions, and promoting in-house brands. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacy operations, a Bachelor's degree, and experience in retail management. Join a dynamic team committed to patient excellence and operational efficiency, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of retail/operations experience in pharmacy.
• Certification or license from relevant health authorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Train staff and maintain high standards of customer service.

Skills

Pharmacy Operations

Customer Service

Medication Safety

Inventory Management

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Certification from DHA/MOH/HAAD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Pharmacy Software Applications

Job description

Job Description

Your Role: In this role, you will enhance the profitability of the pharmacy unit, oversee the team, maintain merchandising standards, and ensure adherence to QC and regulatory standards through effective administration and coordination with departments. Key responsibilities include:

1. Compounding, dispensing, and advising on medications as prescribed, ensuring patient safety.
2. Instructing customers on medication use, side effects, and precautions.
3. Processing insurance prescriptions, ensuring accurate billing and compliance.
4. Maintaining customer records, verifying prescriptions, and managing controlled substances.
5. Ensuring compliance with QC, DSES standards, and legal regulations in all operations.
6. Implementing SOPs, legal regulations, and company policies for operational excellence.
7. Managing store operations, staff duty rosters, and workplace discipline.
8. Promoting in-house brands and executing sales strategies to meet targets.
9. Building relationships with healthcare providers to increase referrals.
10. Conducting market analysis and organizing promotional campaigns.
11. Supervising inventory, stock levels, and expiry management.
12. Coordinating with purchase department for stock optimization.
13. Training staff, monitoring adherence to protocols, and fostering a positive work environment.
14. Providing excellent customer service and maintaining a safe, organized environment.
15. Managing documentation and administrative tasks for seamless operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's in pharmacy or pharmacology.
• 4-5 years of retail/operations experience, with proven pharma retail experience.
• Certification or license from DHA, MOH, or HAAD/DOH.
• Experience certificate from previous pharmacy (if applicable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and pharmacy software applications.

Competencies

• Fostering Innovation
• Delivering Patient Excellence
• Driving Collaboration
• Driving Results