Clinical Pharmacist I

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JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for ensuring the appropriate control, security, prescribing, preparation, dispensing and utilization of pharmaceuticals in the Pharmacy.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy is required
• A post graduate qualification in Pharmacy (preferably a master's degree) is preferred (will reduce one (1) year from the required years of experience)

Experience:

• Inpatient Pharmacist: minimum of one (1) year experience as a hospital pharmacist in a short-term acute care hospital is required
• Outpatient Pharmacist: minimum of one (1) year of pharmacy practice experience, preferably in a hospital pharmacy is required (note: experience as a sales representative or in a drug store is not acceptable)
• For Private Sector: completion of an accredited internship (minimum 1500 hours) after graduation, plus Abu Dhabi Health Authority written exam and an interview
• Health care industry experience is preferred

Certification and Licensure:

• Current national license is required

Job Specific Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to accurately interpret physician orders
• Proficient in the use of PCs, spreadsheets and other software applications
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains control and security of all drugs
• Reviews, interprets and verifies patient's information and medication orders for processing
• Advises prescribers of medication-related issues and recommends alternate medications
• Provides general and patient specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals
• Checks final processed orders and approves for delivery or release
• Performs routine pharmacotherapeutic monitoring
• Interacts routinely with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to patients
• Maintains appropriate documentation of all activities (i.e., clinical interventions and follow-ups)
• Supervises the activities of Pharmacy support personnel related to the timely and accurate preparation, processing and delivery of medication orders
• Supports the formulary and restricted drug programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

ROLE LEVEL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Adheres to CCAD's standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within CCAD, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, operate audiovisual equipment used during training programs, physically move, lift and carry training equipment and materials, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout CCAD, stand in front of an audience for up to eight (8) hours a day and lift up to 30 lbs.

ORGANIZATION-WIDE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All employees will embrace the CCAD mission, vision and values and be responsible for adhering to the core values of the institution, including: Patient's First, Collaboration, Mutual Respect, Quality, Patient Safety, Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity and Compassion.

All employees are also expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organization-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position.

Customer Service Orientation includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability including teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements and budgetary constraints.

Assume responsibility of own safety and health and will abide by CCAD Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures as per OSHAD and any other relevant requirements.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care