Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacy

FARRER PARK HOSPITAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to perform medication reconciliation, offer patient counselling, and provide drug information to healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, a valid practicing pharmacist license, and at least 1 year of experience in a hospital setting. This role requires on-call services on a rotational basis.

Qualifications

• Valid practising pharmacist license required.
• Registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in hospital inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication reconciliation and dispensing for patients.
• Provide drug information to healthcare professionals.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants when necessary.

Skills

Medication reconciliation

Patient counselling

Drug information provision

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy)

Job description

Job Description

• Perform medication reconcillation, medication dispensing, provide specialised counselling to patients and review of patient’s medication.
• Provide drug information to other healthcare professionals and provide on call services on a rotational basis.
• Ensure performance indicators are met and pharmaceutical care is provided according to hospital SOPs and accreditation/legal standards.
• Review and ensure appropriateness of medication orders and discharge prescriptions.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants, if required.
• Assist in any hospital projects as assigned by Principal Pharmacist and/or Senior Manager.
• Maintain the distribution of drugs and to ensure a stringent and accurate inventory control system. E.g. Supply and Distribution of controlled drugs.

Requirements

• Possess a recognised Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy).
• Possess valid practising pharmacist license.
• Registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in hospital inpatient setting.
• On-call required but no overnight shift currently.