Senior Pharmacist, Inpatient & ICU (EG)

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

NHG Health in Singapore seeks a Pharmacist (Inpatient and ICU) to provide pharmaceutical services in inpatient acute wards including ICU. You will participate in multidisciplinary rounds, perform medication reviews, and ensure safe discharge dispensing.

Training and supervision of junior pharmacists are included in the role. Responsibilities cover drug information delivery, policy adherence, and regulatory compliance as part of the hospital's pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited University recognized by the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Minimum 2 years Pharmacist Experience.
• Prior experience at public health institution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical review for appropriateness of medication orders.
• Ensure operational efficiency to meet desired turnaround time.
• Supervise performance and conduct appraisal.
• Support hospital activities such as QC, community projects, staff welfare and recreational activities.

Skills

Microsoft skills

Clinical knowledge for review and coun

Customer service skills

Root causes analysis

Learning attitude

Willing to learn from junior staff

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy

Job description

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This job description details the responsibilities and the general duties of the Pharmacist (Inpatient and Intensive Care Unit (ICU)).

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific

• Provides pharmaceutical services in WH inpatient acute wards, including ICU. This includes medication reconciliation, timely verification of supplies and discharges for the allocated ward.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds of ICU/acute wards, providing input to ICU physicians on pharmacotherapy. In-house training for ICU coverage can be arranged if needed.
• Trains Pharmacists and pre-registration Pharmacists to do medication review for these services through a structured framework.
• Educates patient on the pharmacological and non-pharmacological aspects of their therapy. Checks compliance and encourages adherence to medication therapy where applicable.
• Covers the central discharge pharmacy on a rotational schedule, providing floor support and patient care to ensure timely and safe dispensing of discharge medications.
• Ensures all sales and supply of medicinal products comply with legal requirements.
• Ensures records pertaining to all phases of drug receipt, supply, storage and distribution are maintained as required by the hospital and/or legal authorities.
• Performs inspections of assigned drug storage areas in the hospital.
• Provides drug information to patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Responsible for the implementation and adherence to policies, practices and regulations established by the department, hospital and external regulatory agencies pertaining to pharmacy.

General

• Conduct clinical review for appropriateness of medication orders.
• Ensure operational efficiency to meet desired turnaround time.
• Supervise performance and conduct appraisal.
• Support and actively participate in various activities organised by hospital, such as QC, community projects, staff welfare and recreational activities etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Training / Experience

• i. Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited University recognized by the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• ii. Minimum 2 years Pharmacist Experience
• iii. Prior experience at public health institution.

Professional License

• i. Registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council
• ii. Valid practicing license

Attributes

• i. Microsoft skills
• ii. Clinical knowledge for review and counselling
• iii. Customer service skills
• iv. Relevant skills to conduct root causes analysis
• v. Learning attitude, willing to learn from junior staff when applicable