Senior/Pharmacist, (Contract)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for a pharmacist to ensure the safe and timely dispensing of medications. The role includes reviewing prescriptions, supervising medication dispensing, and providing patient consultations. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy and be registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council. Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in teams are essential. Flexibility to work occasional weekends or holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have good listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient dispensing of drugs.
• Supervise the preparation and dispensing of medication.
• Coordinate with physicians on prescription clarifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Pharmacy Section In-Charge, you will help provide safe, efficient and timely distribution (dispensing) of drugs in NUH. You will coordinate activities in your area of purview to be in line with the objectives of the pharmacy department.

Job Description

You will be responsible for the following:

• Review written order form (medication chart, medication record or prescription) to determine the drug needs of the patient, ensuring that overdoses have not been prescribed, that no toxic reactions will result from administration to the patient and that all drug orders are specific (contact physicians as necessary to review ambiguous or illegible prescriptions)
• Fill prescriptions as ordered by attending physician by:

1. Filling bottles, packaging material, dosage form and other packaging forms with measured amounts of medication in accordance with prescription specifications
2. Documenting supplies used and labelling containers (including directions for use)

Supervise the compounding and/or dispensing of medication (unit dose, intravenous admixtures, investigational drugs and outpatient prescriptions)

Explain directions for prescription use (drug therapy) to patients

Monitor response of patient to prescribed drug therapy

Make recommendations about appropriate drug therapy to doctors

Carry out medication reconciliation when appropriate

Report adverse drug reactions encountered by patients

Provide information to other health professionals

Ensure patients receive their medicines correctly in a timely manner

Informs prescribers of any drug interaction, adverse drug reactions, contraindications

Maintains a shelf inventory of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, ensuring that storage is in accordance with security, environmental and product shelf life parameters

Implement and adhere to the policies, practices and regulations established by the Pharmacy Department, various NUH management committees and outside regulatory agencies pertaining to pharmacy

Perform inspections of drug storage areas throughout the hospital and performs other job-related duties as assigned

Treat each patient, visitor and employee with compassion, courtesy and tact

Assist in acquisition of special items for patients with approval from senior pharmacist

Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college by Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Possess basic supervisory and management skills
• Flexibility to work on weekends/public holidays occasionally.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.