Salary: up to $6500
Working Days & Hours: Mon to Thu: 8.30am to 6pm
Fri: 8.30am to 5.40pm
Location: Queenstown/Kent Ridge
Job Description:
Prescription Management
• Accurately fill and dispense paediatric prescriptions in accordance with legal, regulatory, and hospital standards.
• Review and verify prescriptions and doctors' orders to ensure appropriate therapy, dosage, and administration routes for patients.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews to identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, and necessary dosing adjustments specific to patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy and enhance patient safety.
• Educate patients and their families about medications, including proper usage and potential side effects.
• Review and manage medication orders for patients, ensuring safety and efficacy.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize pharmacotherapy and provide drug information.
• Monitor patient responses to medications and adjust therapy as needed.
Drug Information
• Provide accurate, current drug information regarding paediatric medications to physicians, nurses, patients, and caregivers.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication use, including potential side effects and proper administration techniques.
Training & Development
• Assist in training and developing pharmacy technicians to ensure they are proficient in managing paediatric medications.
• Provide ongoing education and support to pharmacy staff on best practices and advances in paediatric pharmacy.
• Engage in clinical research and contribute to the education of pharmacy and residents.
Work Improvement Projects
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing pharmacy operations and patient care.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new protocols and best practices in paediatric pharmacy services.
Operational & Administrative Duties
• Manage inventory, including the ordering, receiving, and stocking of paediatric medications.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in all pharmacy operations.
• Assist in maintaining accurate patient records, including prescription and billing documentation.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of paediatric formularies.
Patient Safety & Quality Assurance
• Implement and monitor safety protocols to minimize medication errors and ensure the highest standards of patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to address and resolve medication-related concerns.
Job Requirements: Min Degree in Pharmacy & VALID AHPC w min 2 yrs of relevant experience in public hospital setting
Interested candidates, please submit your resume to: allylok@recruitexpress.com.sg
Ally Audrey Lok Xin Woon
Recruit Express Pte Ltd (Healthcare & Lifescience)