Pharmacist

• Consistently complies with the facility policies, procedures and practices. • Supervises and organizes the assigned section within the department. • Reviews medication orders and patient medication profiles for appropriateness of therapy. • Monitors for drug interactions, duplication of therapy, allergies, adverse reactions, and appropriate formulary alternatives. • Processes medication orders (medication order entry and verification). • Maintains proper documentation on patient profiles or prescriptions. • Identifies and uses resources to ensure safe medication practices. • Recommends changes in medication therapy based on appropriateness and medication management initiatives. • Responds to incidences, adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and reports appropriately. • Checks all prescriptions/physicians orders for accuracy before dispensing. • Checks pre-packing, ward stocks, pharmacy trays and other pharmacy kits prepared by pharmacy support staff. • Dispenses medications to patients and nurses. • Counsels patients and nurses with clear and accurate instructions. • Calculates and confirms pharmaceutical dosage calculations. • Removes and replaces expired medication. • Prints computer fill lists, reports, labels as needed to prepare medications for dispensing. • Performs tasks related to health insurance and billing (as required). • Responds to physician, health care workers and patient drug related questions appropriately. • Participates in the organization’s quality improvement and safety activities. • Attend Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) programs and comply with OSH policies and procedures. • Report any untoward events impacting occupational safety and health; report hazards, near misses and incidents. • Comply with infection prevention and control policies and notify infection prevention when required. • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or equivalent. • Valid and active DOH (Department of Health – Abu Dhabi) Pharmacist License. • Minimum 5 years of relevant pharmacy experience preferred. • Good knowledge of pharmaceutical products, medication management, and UAE healthcare regulations. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.