Summary
PureHealth is hiring a General Pharmacist in Abu Dhabi. The role involves reviewing medication orders, preparing and dispensing sterile and non-sterile medicines, checking prescriptions and maintaining accurate records. The pharmacist will counsel patients, monitor for medication risks, manage controlled drugs and collaborate with healthcare professionals. A BSc in Pharmacy and a current National License are required; the title specifies that the role is for a UAE national.
The posting
As published on purehealth.ae. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.
- Review and verify medication orders to ensure appropriate, safe, and effective therapy, including monitoring for drug interactions, allergies, duplications, omissions, and adverse reactions.
- Interpret medication orders for clarity, accuracy, compatibility, feasibility, and patient suitability, and recommend formulary alternatives or substitutes when required.
- Prepare, compound, and dispense sterile and non-sterile medications in compliance with applicable standards, performing accurate dosage calculations for pediatric, IV admixtures, TPN, and chemotherapy therapies.
- Conduct final checks on prepared medications and maintain accurate dispensing and patient medication records.
- Provide patient counselling on the safe and proper use of medications. Ensure secure storage, handling, and control of narcotics and controlled drugs, including inspections for safety and expiry.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to promote cost-effective medication use.
- Respond to medication-related queries, incidents, and adverse drug reactions. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintain equipment functionality and hygiene, and perform assigned shift and operational duties.
Qualifications
- BSc degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy (minimum).
- Current National License.