Sr Pharmacist

Woodlands Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a pharmacist to provide drug information and conduct clinical reviews of medication orders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, 2-3 years of related experience, and be registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council. This role involves working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure safe medication use within the hospital.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of working experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Registered pharmacist with the Singapore Pharmacy Council required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide drug information and clinical advice to healthcare professionals.
• Conduct clinical reviews for appropriateness of medication orders.
• Dispense medications and provide instructions to patients.

Skills

Drug information resource knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide drug information and clinical advice to other healthcare professionals and patients.
• Assist in the preparation and administrative work for all Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee matters, including
  • Writing drug evaluation reports to justify formulary revisions
  • Assisting with systems set-up for drug use
  • Communicating formulary revisions to other healthcare professionals
  • Analyzing and reporting data on drug utilization patterns or adverse drug reactions
• Work and coordinate with intra- and inter-department stakeholders to provide smooth and safe flows of medication use within the hospital.
• Participate in drug information/medication safety activities as required by Pharmacy.
• Assist in training of pre-registration pharmacists and pharmacy students in the drug information section.

GENERAL (50%)

• Conduct clinical review for appropriateness of medication orders.
• Dispense medications to patients, explaining the indications for drug therapy and instructions for administration
• Other administrative work or duties as directed by the supervisors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) from an accredited University recognized by the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• 2-3 years of working experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of drug information resources and medical literature evaluation, and strong communication skills (written and verbal) preferred.
• Registered pharmacist with the Singapore Pharmacy Council.