Inpatient Pharmacist
Role Overview
Dispenses medications ordered by privileged physicians while observing the highest standards of safety and quality.
Ensures a prompt, seamless process conducive to the highest patient satisfaction.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Purpose
Dispenses medications ordered by privileged physicians while observing the highest standards of safety and quality.
Ensures a prompt, seamless process conducive to the highest patient satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Reviews, interprets, and clarifies doctor's medication orders, verifying doses, duration, drug interactions, and clinical indication.
- Oversees preparation of verified medications, double-checks labeling, and dispenses.
- Calculates drug product amounts based on body weight and patient age.
- Tracks discharge-order patients and prepares take-home medications with refund or return arrangements.
- Follows all medication safety procedures when dispensing.
- Maintains inventory control and security of drugs, record keeping, and secured storage of narcotics and controlled medications.
- Identifies and handles nearly expired medications and never dispenses beyond expiry.
- Participates in chemotherapy preparation including order verification and protocol checking if applicable.
- Participates in IV admixture preparation including total parenteral nutrition.
- Completes patient charging for dispensed medications.
- Demonstrates hazardous material handling knowledge and first aid for accidental exposure.
- Contributes to training and induction of new pharmacists, students, and trainees.
Requirements
- Saudi Nationality only.
Skills and Abilities
- Competent computer skills with software applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Actively strive to upgrade professional skills through appropriate professional training and experience.
Experience, Education, Language, Licenses
- 3 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.
- Bachelor's Degree of Pharmacy.
- Good command of oral and written English.
- License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority (e.g., SCFHS / DHA).
Continuous Improvement Responsibilities
Perform duties in a manner that supports Fakeeh's Person-Centered care values.
Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the scope of the role.
Adhere to safety protocols and proactively address job-related safety concerns.
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Comply with cybersecurity policies and participate in awareness training.
Adhere to Fakeeh Care's code of conduct, policies, and ethical standards.
Complete mandatory education at least one month prior to expiration.
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