Senior / Pharmacist, Nuhs Pharmacy*(2913)

You will provide pharmaceutical care services by ensuring optimal patient outcome, manage inventory and ensure that drugs are dispensed according to protocol and legal requirements. You will also ensure smooth daily operations and profitability of the pharmacy. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Professional Services • Accountable for accurate dispensing of medicine to the right patient • Monitor the activities of assigned pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labelling and delivery of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with physicians’ prescriptions. • Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled drugs and the maintenance of required needs, to reduce risks of errors. • Clarify and resolve any prescription ambiguities with the prescribers. • Identify, assess and resolve any drug-related problems, advise doctors on suitable drugs that provide the best outcome for patients. • Advise patients and care providers of potential drug interactions, possible side effects, storage information and instructions on how to use their medications. • Address the needs of the patient for information in order to enhance compliance and self-care. • Motivate team members to achieve high standards of professional counselling. • Provide information and advice to healthcare professionals and the community on the selection, dosages, interactions and side effects of medications. • Offer self-care management advice on minor ailments and health promotion. • Provide ambulatory care services • Provide specialized services to help patients manage chronic conditions. • Monitor the health and progress of patients to ensure the safe and effective use of medication. • Refer patients to other healthcare professionals and agencies when appropriate. • Ensure that the team provides professional and courteous service to all patients/customers at all times. 2. Inventory • Ensure that medications are stored appropria…