Hospital Pharmacist

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Job Summary

To provide proper performance of functions involved in the safe, efficient distribution of medications, in accordance with relevant laws, rules, regulations and standards of pharmaceutical care.





Job Responsibilities 1

Reviews prescriptions to determine the appropriateness of medication therapy.



Processes both cash and insurance prescriptions.



Ensures the cash collection is secure and correct at all times.



Contacts insurance companies to resolve billing issues.



Properly handles controlled medications and prescriptions and ensures the controlled medication stock is correct and secure at all times.



Advises patient on the correct administration of drugs.



Monitors patient medication profile in order to prevent drug interactions, allergic and adverse drug reactions.



Provides drug information and communicates with prescribers and other staff regarding drug therapy or safe drug handling.



Performs patient teaching functions on appropriate use of medications.



Performs quality control checks in accordance with departmental procedures.



Compounds and dispenses medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists, by calculating, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, or oversees these activities.



Monitors and reports adverse drug reaction and medication errors.



Selects medications and alternatives.



Conducts orientation, training, and educational programs as required.



Conducts quality improvement tasks in conjunction with other staff members.





Job Responsibilities 2

Monitors and oversees that the Pharmacy is kept in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.



Performs all duties in a professional, effective, and confidential manner.



Performs all other duties as required or assigned.



Actively participates in the departmental Quality Improvement Program



Actively participates in departmental motivational program to enhance patient / customer relations.



Introduces himself to the patient and explains the therapy at all times.



Supports hospital policies and serves as a professional role model for all staff.



Effectively communicates with colleagues, superiors, and all medical staff and maintains a positive attitude.



Effectively communicates with patients and their families.





Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of actions, side effects, appropriate use of commonly employed drugs, antibiotic utilization, evaluation, drug therapeutic monitoring, adverse drug reaction monitoring, patient chart review and selection of alternatives.



Knowledge of local revenue cycle policies and procedures



Knowledge of current technology and pharmacy systems for distribution of medications



Knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology abbreviations and symbols.





Job Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience in retail pharmacy.



Experience in hospital setting is preferred



Pharmacist licensure from MOPH in Qatar



Minimum of 1 year experience in GCC




Competencies
Agility
Patient Assessment L3
Medication Preparation and Dispensing L3
Pharmacotherapy and Clinical Knowledge L3
Prescription and Medication Management L3
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring L3
Leadership
Quality
Resilience


Education
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy




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