Pre-Registration Pharmacist

Institution: Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Family Group: Pharmacy

Responsibilities:

1. Dispense medications to patients.
2. Review each patient's medication chart or prescription for the appropriateness of the drugs prescribed and contact the prescribing doctor when an intervention is needed. The review has to ensure that:
1. All orders are clear and specific.
2. Doses are prescribed within therapeutic limits.
3. Any potential adverse reactions and interactions are identified.
3. Fulfill all drug orders accurately and in a timely manner.
4. Provide drug information to other healthcare professionals.
5. Ensure that all sales and supply of medicinal products comply with legal requirements:
1. Records pertaining to all phases of drug receipt, supply, storage and distribution are maintained as required by the hospital and/or legal authorities.
6. Actively participate in Pharmacy education and development programmes:
1. Provide lectures to Pharmacy staff and other hospital employees.
2. Practice continued reading of journals, publications, etc. for professional advancement.