Locum Pharmacist

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a pharmacist to join a multidisciplinary team. The role involves identifying drug-related problems, recommending therapies, dispensing medications, and counseling patients. The ideal candidate will possess a Pharmacy degree and be registered in Singapore. Good communication skills and the ability to interact with people from various backgrounds are essential. This position also offers opportunities to engage in research and quality improvement efforts in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Pharmacist in Singapore.
• Ability to resolve drug-related problems.
• Participate in inpatient clinical rounds and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve drug-related problems.
• Recommend appropriate drug therapy.
• Dispense medications and counsel patients.
• Provide education on safe medication use.

Skills

Good listening and communication skills

Enjoys interacting with people of all levels

Education

Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

You will be part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team intervening in acute or chronic diseases to maintain current health, and promote patients' well-being. You will identify and resolve drug-related problems as well as recommend appropriate drug therapy to ensure safe and effective drug distribution and outcomes. These include active participation in regular inpatient clinical rounds, medication reconciliation, as well as dispensing medications and counselling patients on their medication treatment. You will also communicate timely and accurate drug information, and provide education to the general public, patients, students, and fellow healthcare workers on matters pertaining to safe and effective medication use. In addition, you will be involved in research/quality improvement efforts in the section.

Requirements:

• Degree in Pharmacy and registered as a Pharmacist in Singapore
• Good listening and communication skills
• Enjoys interacting with people of all levels