Clinical Pharmacist

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and dispense medications for dialysis patients in accordance with physician prescriptions and clinical protocols
• Monitor medication therapy for patients undergoing hemodialysis and home dialysis (HHD), ensuring safety and effectiveness
• Identify and prevent drug interactions, contraindications, and medication errors
• Collaborate closely with nephrologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans
• Provide patient counseling on medication usage, adherence, and potential side effects
• Manage pharmaceutical inventory, including procurement planning, stock level monitoring, expiry tracking, and ensuring uninterrupted availability of critical dialysis medications
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards (SFDA, MOH, and internal policies)
• Support infection control and medication safety initiatives within the clinic
• Participate in audits, quality improvement programs, and accreditation processes
• Contribute to protocol development and continuous improvement of pharmacy services

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Valid Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) registration (or eligibility)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in dialysis or nephrology pharmacy
• Strong knowledge of renal pharmacotherapy and dose adjustments in CKD/ESRD patients
• Fluent in Arabic
• Good communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment

Key Competencies

• Patient-centered care
• Attention to detail and medication safety
• Inventory and stock management discipline
• Clinical decision-making
• Communication and collaboration
• Compliance and documentation discipline