Pharmacist

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a pharmacist for the Outpatient Pharmacy department. The role involves preparing medications, providing patient education, and ensuring quality pharmaceutical care for cancer patients. Requires a Bachelor in Pharmacy and registration with the Singapore Pharmacy Council.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) or equivalent required.
• Registered with Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Strong oral and writing skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications following department policies.
• Provide medication-use education to patients and caregivers.
• Supervise and schedule work of subordinate staff.

Skills

Strong oral and writing skills

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy)

Registered with Singapore Pharmacy Council

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

The National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) is a leading national and regional tertiary cancer centre, attending to the majority of cancer cases in Singapore’s public healthcare sector. We offer world class oncology care by having the best talent, doing robust clinical and translational research and leading education efforts to improve cancer outcomes. Join us to build a meaningful career and offer patients hope for a cancer-free tomorrow.

About the Role

You will be part of the Outpatient Pharmacy department to by working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote wellness and ensure quality pharmaceutical care to cancer patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate technique in accordance with department policies and guidelines.
• Assure completeness and appropriateness of medication order before preparing and permitting the distribution or dispensing.
• Provide medication-use education to patient and caregivers.
• Check accuracy of the work of pharmacy technical and clerical personnel or others in accordance with institutional/departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist pharmacist in-charge in supervising and scheduling work of subordinate staff in the pharmacy.
• Ensure the continuity of pharmaceutical care to and from the acute and ambulatory patient care settings.
• Provide concise, applicable, and timely responses to requests for drug information from health care providers and patients.
• Ensure accurate charging and collection of fees at the pharmacies.
• Perform drug ordering and maintains sufficient stock for patients' needs.
• Participate in process for assessing, managing and reporting medication errors.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement program.
• Collect and prepare workload statistics and other reports as assigned by Senior Pharmacists/Pharmacy Manager.
• Perform any duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) or equivalent.
• Registered with Singapore Pharmacy Pharmacy Council.
• Strong oral and writing skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, team player
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint