Senior / Pharmacist

Changi General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a passionate pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care, supervise operations, and engage in education and improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy, is registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council, and possesses strong communication skills. Experience in a hospital or retail setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in hospital or retail environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care in various clinical settings.
• Organize and supervise medication dispensing and fee collection.
• Participate in pharmacy education and professional development.

Skills

Strong oral and writing skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor Science in Pharmacy or equivalent

Registered with Singapore Pharmacy Council

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking individuals who strive to provide patient care with passion and empathy, and who will continuously seek out opportunities to improve patient safety and care, quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

A. Professional Practice

• Provide pharmaceutical care, working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team in various clinical settings, including outpatient, inpatient, ambulatory care and community settings.

• Recommend and monitor drug therapy to achieve desired outcomes

• Provide drug information to other healthcare professional and patients.

• Identify, resolve and prevent drug-related problems.

• Duties include: dispensing and educating patients on their medications, medication review and reconciliation, therapeutic interventions and recommendations, multidisciplinary rounds, running ambulatory care clinics and collaborative prescribing for qualified persons.

B. Leadership, Management and Quality Improvement

• Organize and supervise dispensing of medication and fee collection at Pharmacy according to protocols and legal requirements.

• Organize and supervise inventory management

• Supervise and develop pharmacy staff

• Analyse information, and work with team members and other healthcare professionals to drive clinical and quality improvement e.g. involvement in Innovation (data analytics, automation), Quality Improvement or Patient Safety Projects.

• Assist in preparation and review of clinical and operational procedures.

• Ensure pharmacy policies and procedures are implemented consistently.

C. Education, Training, Development and Research

• Participate in pharmacy education, research, personal and leadership development and professional society activities.

• Provide training for interns, pharmacy students, pre-registration Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

• Provide in-service programmes for pharmacy personnel and other healthcare professionals.

• Provide public education and health prevention outreach

Requirements

• Bachelor Science in Pharmacy or equivalent.

• Registered with Singapore Pharmacy Council.

• Preferably 1 year of experience in hospital or retail environment.

• Strong oral and writing skills.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.