Pharmacist – DHA & MOH

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately, verifying prescriptions for dosage, drug interactions, and allergies, ensuring patient safety.
• Counsel patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and storage instructions, fostering patient understanding and adherence.
• Oversee pharmacy operations, including inventory management, ordering, and storage of pharmaceuticals, maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services, such as medication therapy management and patient education, optimizing patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective medication use, participating in multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate patient records and medication profiles, complying with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Stay updated on new medications, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy practices through continuous professional development.
• Prepare and compound medications as needed, adhering to sterile and non-sterile compounding techniques.
• Ensure the pharmacy environment is clean, organized, and compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Holds a valid license to practice pharmacy in the UAE, specifically with DHA or MOH registration.
• Possesses a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrates a minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital, retail, or clinical pharmacy setting.
• Exhibits strong knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations, drug interactions, and therapeutic uses of medications.
• Proficient in using pharmacy software and electronic health record systems.
• Displays excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare providers.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities to address medication-related issues.