Job Description

Performs as an Inpatient Pharmacist with full professional authority, knowledge and judgment, operating as a generalist, with advanced level of responsibility and experience in all aspects of the total Pharmacy operation.



Reviews and interprets each prescription/ medication orders in the ward.

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Provides appropriate patient information concerning the medications if & when required.

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Advise/ questions/ clarified any prescription abnormality with the prescribing physician. Any unresolved problems are referred to chief pharmacist.

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Inspects wards and clinics for outdated, deteriorated or excessive stocks.

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Performs drug utilization/administration evaluations, systematic internal reviews.

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• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following:
+ Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions;
+ Knowledge of professional Pharmacy practice;
+ Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
+ Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics;
+ Basic computer skills;
+ Ability to analyze drug-related medical problems; and
Skill in preparing sterile products.
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Checks & reviews medication stocks registers in the wards to ensure drug availability and correct inventory.

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Replenish crash carts medications including controlled drugs.

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Maintains a register for crash carts locks.

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Inspects nursing cabinets and removes any outdated or deteriorated medications.

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Answers drug related inquiries received from physicians, dentist and nurses. Those inquiries which cannot be answered with certainty are to be referred to the chief pharmacist.

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Assists in the training of new in-pharmacist staff as per the direction of the chief pharmacist.

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• Performs other miscellaneous duties, as directed by the chief pharmacist.


• •Education and training. • Pharmacists must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or school of pharmacy.
At least two (2) years experience in a hospital as a pharmacist.

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Thorough knowledge of UAE Laws, company policies, regulations precedents applicable to the area of work.

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Current license in country of origin with DHA license to practice Dubai, UAE.

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• Good command of English. Arabic is desirable but not essential.