Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The supervisor makes periodic checks and is available for advice on more difficult problems but basically the pharmacist works independently, and is held responsible legally for failure to exercise due care in the dispensation of pharmaceuticals. Incumbent may perform on shift and is expected to be on call for emergencies as required.
• Provides work direction and supervising Assistant Pharmacists and related staff.
• A licensed Pharmacist who is delegated to manage and supervise the pharmacy licensed on, from the technical and managerial issues during His/Her assigned working hours, duties include.
• Checking all aspects of the prescriptions, Clarifying the doubts with the physicians and the insurance (if any) and dispensing the medication to the patients after clarifying their enquiries and counseling.
• Dispensing the controlled /semi controlled medication and registering them as per the rules and regulation of HAAD.
• Spontaneous dispensing of some medications.
• Advises Physician on equivalents /substitutes and helps as well as controls the drug usage when needed.
• Helps and ensures the quality of the established pharmaceutical indicators.
• Strictly observes the organization's -medical regulations and policies related to the infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.
• Ensures complains to all laws, circulars and regulations related to the pharmacy profession.
• Carries out all other assignment by the chief pharmacist, and dept. head.
• Engages in the procurement, receiving and storage of vaccines as mentioned in the safe handling of vaccines and cold chain maintenance policy.
• Coordinates with the concerned departments during vaccine indents.
• Conducts and records monthly inspection in the concerned vaccine storage areas.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The supervisor makes periodic checks and is available for advice on more difficult problems but basically the pharmacist works independently, and is held responsible legally for failure to exercise due care in the dispensation of pharmaceuticals. Incumbent may perform on shift and is expected to be on call for emergencies as required.
• Provides work direction and supervising Assistant Pharmacists and related staff.
• A licensed Pharmacist who is delegated to manage and supervise the pharmacy licensed on, from the technical and managerial issues during His/Her assigned working hours, duties include.
• Checking all aspects of the prescriptions, Clarifying the doubts with the physicians and the insurance (if any) and dispensing the medication to the patients after clarifying their enquiries and counseling.
• Dispensing the controlled /semi controlled medication and registering them as per the rules and regulation of HAAD.
• Spontaneous dispensing of some medications.
• Advises Physician on equivalents /substitutes and helps as well as controls the drug usage when needed.
• Helps and ensures the quality of the established pharmaceutical indicators.
• Strictly observes the organization's -medical regulations and policies related to the infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.
• Ensures complains to all laws, circulars and regulations related to the pharmacy profession.
• Carries out all other assignment by the chief pharmacist, and dept. head.
• Engages in the procurement, receiving and storage of vaccines as mentioned in the safe handling of vaccines and cold chain maintenance policy.
• Coordinates with the concerned departments during vaccine indents.
• Conducts and records monthly inspection in the concerned vaccine storage areas.


QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Successfully completed and holds an accredited recognized BSc. in Pharmacy.
• Holds a current and valid license to practice as a Pharmacist in home country.
• Have a DOH License to practice in Al-Ain U.A.E.
• 2 years experience in acute care facility preferred.
• Excellent command of oral and written English /Arabic.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics.