Inpatient Pharmacist

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Reviews, interprets, clarifies doctor’s medication orders and verifies all order doses, duration, and checks for potential drug‑to‑drug interaction and clinical indication. Communicates with ordering doctor in case of any ambiguity or concern.
• Oversees the preparation of the verified medications, performs double‑checking and review of proper labeling for the prepared medications and then dispenses.
• Calculates the amount of the drug product to dispense for a prescription based upon body weight and patient age.
• Responsible for tracking on the whiteboard all patients that have discharge orders and immediately preparing take‑home medications, refunding / arranging for return of dispensed and non‑administered medication.
• Follows all medication safety procedures when dispensing medications.
• Maintains inventory control & security of all drugs, record‑keeping and secured storage of narcotics and controlled medications.
• Identifies and appropriately handles nearly expired medications according to Fakeeh Care policies and NEVER dispenses a medication beyond its expiry date.
• Participates in chemotherapy preparations program (order verification, protocol checking, etc.) if applicable.
• Participates in the intravenous admixture preparations program, mixing and checking including total parenteral nutrition.
• Properly completes charging of patients for dispensed medications.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper storage & handling of hazardous materials found in the workplace, as well as first‑aid measures necessary for accidental exposure.
• Demonstrates knowledge & skills in utilizing formulary, identification of generic substitution and indication.
• Practices and fully complies with current infection prevention and control standards when handling medications and preparing IV and TPN formulas.
• Contributes to training and induction orientation for newly hired pharmacists and students and trainees.
• Reports to pharmacy supervisor / manager and enters on OVR any encountered medication error or ADR.
• Attends continuing education programs to maintain expertise in Pharmacy and required licensure.
• Ensures enrollment in continuous education program regarding medication management practices, high‑risk medications, medication errors and others.
• Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures if applicable.

Job Requirements

Skills and Abilities

Experience

0 – 2 years of experience in hospital pharmacy setting.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Pharmacy.

Language

Good command of oral and written English.

Licenses / Certifications

License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. SCFHS / DHA.

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