Pharmacist - UAEn

2 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates NMC Healthcare Full time

Reviews and interprets each prescription/ medication orders in the ward.
- Provides appropriate patient information concerning the medications if & when required.
- Advise/ questions/ clarified any prescription abnormality with the prescribing physician. Any unresolved problems are referred to chief pharmacist.
- Inspects wards and clinics for outdated, deteriorated or excessive stocks.
- Performs drug utilization/administration evaluations, systematic internal reviews.
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following:
- Knowledge of professional Pharmacy practice;
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
- Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics;
- Basic computer skills;
- Ability to analyze drug-related medical problems; and
- Skill in preparing sterile products.
- Checks & reviews medication stocks registers in the wards to ensure drug availability and correct inventory.
- Replenish crash carts medications including controlled drugs.
- Maintains a register for crash carts locks.
- Inspects nursing cabinets and removes any outdated or deteriorated medications.
- Answers drug related inquiries received from physicians, dentist and nurses. Those inquiries which cannot be answered with certainty are to be referred to the chief pharmacist.
- Assists in the training of new in-pharmacist staff as per the direction of the chief pharmacist.
- Performs other miscellaneous duties, as directed by the chief pharmacist.
- Reviews and interprets each prescription/ medication orders in the ward.
- Provides appropriate patient information concerning the medications if & when required.
- Advise/ questions/ clarified any prescription abnormality with the prescribing physician. Any unresolved problems are referred to chief pharmacist.
- Inspects wards and clinics for outdated, deteriorated or excessive stocks.
- Performs drug utilization/administration evaluations, systematic internal reviews.
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following:
- Knowledge of professional Pharmacy practice;
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
- Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics;
- Basic computer skills;
- Ability to analyze drug-related medical problems; and
- Skill in preparing sterile products.
- Checks & reviews medication stocks registers in the wards to ensure drug availability and correct inventory.
- Replenish crash carts medications including controlled drugs.
- Maintains a register for crash carts locks.
- Inspects nursing cabinets and removes any outdated or deteriorated medications.
- Answers drug related inquiries received from physicians, dentist and nurses. Those inquiries which cannot be answered with certainty are to be referred to the chief pharmacist.
- Assists in the training of new in-pharmacist staff as per the direction of the chief pharmacist.
- Performs other miscellaneous duties, as directed by the chief pharmacist.
- **_Education and training. _**Pharmacists must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- At least two (2) years’ experience in a hospital as a pharmacist.
- Thorough knowledge of UAE Laws, company policies, regulations precedents applicable to the area of work.
- Current license in country of origin with DHA license to practice Dubai, UAE.
- Good command of English. Arabic is desirable but not essential.



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