Pharmacist in NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi

• Dispensing medications to patients after checking and counseling.
• Calling physicians to clarify a prescription when in doubt.
• Prepare and /or oversees the preparation and dispensing of prescription medication to patients or medical practitioners.
• Suggests in generic substitution of prescribed pharmaceuticals.
• Oversees the procurement, acquisition, storage and disbursal of drugs and medications.
• Adheres to storage protocols and maintains records as per requirements.
• Reviews patient history and make assessments regarding probable reactions, allergies etc and communicate to concerned clinician.
• Follow established departmental policies, framework, procedures and participate in QI progress.
• Adhere to HAAD requirements and meet insurance documentation requirements.
• Monitoring near expiry/expired medication and take necessary steps for disposal as per prescribed procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Supports the formulary and restricted drugs program
• Supports the requirements of intravenous drug preparation program.
• Dispensing and register controlled and compounded prescriptions on their special books.
• Keeping custody of controlled medication and abidance with its laws and regulations.
• Continuously monitors and keeps track of all controlled medication, narcotics and antidotes. Maintain clear records of procurement, storage and disbursal/disposal of these.
• Assess and review possibilities of drug interactions and advise prescribing doctors accordingly. Also provide supporting input regarding side effects, dosage and proper medication use and storage
• Check for drug-drug, drug-food/beverage, drug-disease interactions and update respective clinicians.

• Successfully completed and holds an accredited recognized BSc. in Pharmacy.
• Holds a current and valid license to practice as a Pharmacist in home country.
• Must have HAAD License to practice.
• 2 years experience as a Pharmacist
• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics

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