Pharmacist

Job description

The role involves demonstrating knowledge of hospital policies and procedures including infection control and safety. Demonstrating knowledge of pharmacy policies and contributing to their development and implementation. Ensuring all patients receive safe and rational drug therapy. Dispensing medicines and supplies according to inpatient physician orders or authorized outpatient prescriptions. Reviewing and interpreting drug orders for clarity, accuracy, rationality, dosage form, allergies, interactions, and incompatibilities. Resolving order discrepancies promptly or referring them to the supervisor. Reviewing patient profiles for appropriate therapy based on age, weight, diagnosis, and renal/hepatic function. Compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations as trained. Applying strict aseptic technique for IV admixtures, ensuring compatibility and appropriate flow rates, and labeling IV bottles with full patient and drug information. Supervising assistant pharmacists and pharmacy staff to ensure effective manpower and accountability. Directing daily activities and monitoring adherence to procedures and standards. Preparing stock requests from wards. Conducting monthly inspections of nursing and drug-use units to ensure proper storage conditions. Removing expired or deteriorated drugs to prevent patient exposure. Participating in quality assurance activities, medication administration monitoring, and prescription review. Analyzing drug usage patterns and recommending controls, especially for antimicrobials, in line with the hospital ASP. Providing drug information to the healthcare team and answering physician and nursing inquiries. Identifying tablets, advising on drug selection, especially antibiotics, and recommending dosages for elderly or renally impaired patients. Providing information on IV drug administration, compatibility, and special compounding. Referring poisoning or overdose queries to the poison center. Maintaining adequate pharmacy stock, managing shortages, and suggesting alternatives to physicians. Counseling patients at discharge on safe medication use, including devices, indications, side effects, interactions, and storage. Participating in medication safety initiatives. Delivering in‑service education to healthcare staff on accurate prescribing, antibiotic guidelines, and emergency department protocols. Reporting drug incidents and supporting risk‑management activities. Training new pharmacists, assistant pharmacists, and support personnel. Performing additional duties as assigned by the chief pharmacist or supervisor. Providing compassionate, patient‑centered care, involving patients and families in education and decision‑making, and treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college of Pharmacy
• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy
• License to practice pharmacy in Saudi Arabia
• Minimum 2 years experience
• Good command of English
• Arabic preferred or highly desirable
• Proper, effective and compassionate communication
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding, knowledge and skills
• Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge through problem solving and decision making
• Interview patient and caregiver to collect pertinent information
• Appropriate conversation with staff and patients
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure and time constraints
• Must respect patient privacy, dignity and build trust.

Skills