Pharmacist

Role Overview

Pharmacist at NMC Healthcare, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Performs with full professional authority, knowledge and judgment as a generalist, with advanced level of responsibility and experience in all aspects of total pharmacy operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or school of pharmacy
• Currently licensed in country of origin and DHA license to practice in Dubai, U.A.E.
• Thorough knowledge of UAE Laws, company policies, regulations and precedents applicable to the area of work
• Fluent in spoken and written English (desired)
• Arabic language spoken or written (desirable but not essential)

Skills & Competencies

• Self-motivation and ability to work under pressure
• Supportive and caring disposition
• Adaptability and good time management skills
• Confidence in dealing with stressful situations
• IT competencies and basic computer skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions
• Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics
• Ability to analyse drug-related medical problems
• Skill in preparing sterile products
• Ability to apply technical skills together with demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences such as anatomy, physiology and physics

Key Responsibilities

Inventory and Supply Management

• Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties
• Report shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience
• Maintain records for ordering and replenishments
• Maintain a register for crash carts locks
• Check and review medication stocks register in the wards to ensure drug availability and correct inventory
• Replenish crash carts medications including controlled drugs

Prescription Review and Clinical Services

• Review and interpret each prescription and medication order in ward and outpatient settings
• Provide appropriate patient information concerning medications if and when required
• Advise, question, and clarify any prescription abnormality with the prescribing physician; refer any unresolved problems to the chief pharmacist
• Answer drug-related inquiries received from physicians, dentists and nurses; refer inquiries that cannot be answered with certainty to the chief pharmacist
• Perform drug utilization and administration evaluations and systematic internal reviews

Inspection and Quality Assurance

• Inspect wards and clinics for outdated, deteriorated, or excessive stocks
• Inspect pharmacy inventory, nursing cabinets and remove any outdated or deteriorated medications
• Promote and maintain quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place
• Conduct method evaluation and development as per standard policies and procedures
• Ensure that safety procedures and quality assurance tests are maintained within all sections
• Comply with and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed

Training and Education

• Assist in the training of new in-pharmacist staff as per the direction of the chief pharmacist
• Participate in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses on the safe and secure handling of equipment, including teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations
• Participate in department programs and committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings when requested
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or online education sessions
• Complete and maintain all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames

Safety, Health and Infection Control

• Comply with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
• Comply with applicable precautions for environmental safety and infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infections
• Comply with all Occupational Safety and Health and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply with these requirements
• Notify Occupational Safety and Health hazards, incidents, near misses and issues and assist with the preparation of risk assessments and incident reports
• Attend applicable Occupational Safety and Health and infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
• Comply with reasonable Occupational Safety and Health instructions, policies and safe working procedures
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• Not wilfully or recklessly endanger anyone's health and safety
• Comply with waste management procedures and policies; reduce, reuse, and recycle waste as much as possible
• Attend all Occupational Safety and Health trainings, awareness programs and mock drills
• Participate in the Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems audits and inspections, ensuring standards are maintained
• Read and implement the NMC Prevention and Control of Infection Policy and Strategy in an effort to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness at all times, thus reducing the risk of infection in patients, staff and visitors
• Maintain the strictest hand hygiene, including the 5 moments of hand hygiene
• Maintain bare below the elbows standards at all times
• Maintain environmental care standards at all times

Professional Communication

• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status

General Duties

• Perform other miscellaneous duties as directed by the chief pharmacist