Senior / Pharmacist

National Cancer Centre Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join its Outpatient Pharmacy team. In this role, you will prepare and dispense medications, ensure quality pharmaceutical care, and educate patients and caregivers. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, be registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council, and possess strong communication skills. Join us in making a difference in cancer care and patient outcomes through your expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent is mandatory.
• Registration with Singapore Pharmacy Council is required.
• Strong communication skills are necessary for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications according to guidelines.
• Provide medication-use education to patients and caregivers.
• Check accuracy of work for pharmacy staff.
• Ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care across settings.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement program.

Skills

Strong oral and writing skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Team player

Computer literate

Education

Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) or equivalent

Registered with Singapore Pharmacy Council

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Pharmacist (Outpatient / Onoclogy Pharmacy)

The National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) is a leading national and regional tertiary cancer centre, attending to the majority of cancer cases in Singapore’s public healthcare sector. We offer world class oncology care by having the best talent, doing robust clinical and translational research and leading education efforts to improve cancer outcomes. Join us to build a meaningful career and offer patients hope for a cancer‑free tomorrow.

About the Role

You will be part of the Outpatient Pharmacy department toby working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote wellness and ensure quality pharmaceutical care to cancer patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate technique in accordance with department policies and guidelines.
• Assure completeness and appropriateness of medication order before preparing and permitting the distribution or dispensing.
• Provide medication‑use education to patient and caregivers.
• Check accuracy of the work of pharmacy technical and clerical personnel or others in accordance with institutional/departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist pharmacist in‑charge in supervising and scheduling work of subordinate staff in the pharmacy.
• Ensure the continuity of pharmaceutical care to and from the acute and ambulatory patient care settings.
• Provide concise, applicable, and timely responses to requests for drug information from health care providers and patients.
• Ensure accurate charging and collection of fees at the pharmacies.
• Perform drug ordering and maintains sufficient stock for patients’ needs.
• Participate in process for assessing, managing and reporting medication errors.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement program.
• Collect and prepare workload statistics and other reports as assigned by Senior Pharmacists/Pharmacy Manager.
• Perform any duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) or equivalent.
• Registered with Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Strong oral and writing skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, team player.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.