Pharmacist

Job Description

• Dispense medications to medical outpatient/inpatient per outpatient prescription or inpatient medication.
• Reviews and interprets each prescription/medication order before dispensing to ensure correctness of strength, dose instructions, and dosage form.
• Provides appropriate patient information concerning the dispensed medications.
• Advises/questions/clarifies any prescription abnormality with the prescribing physician. Any unresolved problems are referred to the chief pharmacist.
• Answers drug-related inquiries received from physicians, dentists, and nurses. Those inquiries which cannot be answered with certainty are to be referred to the chief pharmacist.
• Assists in the training of pharmacists and new pharmacist staff as per the direction of the chief pharmacist.
• Performs specialty pharmacy activities, as delegated and trained.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties, as directed by the chief pharmacist.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 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, and regulations applicable to the area of work.
• Current license in country of origin with DHA license to practice in Dubai, UAE.
• Good command of English; Arabic is desirable but not essential.