Principal/ Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Alexandra Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a candidate for clinical pharmacy services, focusing on training pharmacists and enhancing clinical skills. Responsibilities include reviewing medication orders, mentoring staff, and engaging in clinical services. The ideal candidate must have a PharmD, at least 5 years of clinical experience, and strong leadership skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to innovate in pharmacy education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and teaching.
• Proven track record in developing new clinical services or training programs.

Responsibilities

• Educator and lead trainer for pharmacists.
• Reviews medication orders for appropriateness.
• Performs medication reconciliation.
• Provides drug information service to healthcare professionals.
• Involvement in clinical services and patient counseling.
• Oversees work of pharmacy assistants and technicians.
• Participates in education programs for pharmacy personnel.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Mentoring skills

Clinical expertise

Innovative thinking

Education

PharmD or equivalent degree

Job description

Pioneer innovative clinical pharmacy services and mentor the next generation of pharmacists

Job Responsibilities

• Takes on a role of an educator and lead trainer, from pre-registrants to senior pharmacists and above with the aim of training pharmacists to be advance generalists specialists. Crafts out necessary learning objectives, curriculum, materials to ensure pharmacy department is well equipped with updated skills and knowledge. Work in collaboration with other departments, clusters and/or organizations for cross department education and training.
• Reviews written/electronic order form (medication chart, medication record or prescription) to ensure drug prescribed is appropriate.
• Performs medication reconciliation.
• Provides drug information service to health care professionals.
• Involvement in clinical services such as attending multidisciplinary rounds and running ambulatory services. Dispenses and counsel patient on medication prescribed by doctor.
• Assigns, oversees and closely review the work of pharmacy assistants and technicians.
• Participates in Pharmacy education and development programmes (e.g. providing lectures to Pharmacy personnel, other hospital employees, and students on attachments on pertinent topics).
• Performs other pharmacy-related duties or ad-hoc quality departmental projects/activities as assigned by the Director/Reporting Officer.

Qualifications and Experience

• PharmD or equivalent degree recognized by the Singapore Pharmacy Council
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and teaching
• Proven track record in developing new clinical services or training programs
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills

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