General Pharmacist (UAE National)
PHG · Abu Dhabi
- Review and verify medication orders to ensure appropriate, safe, and effective therapy, including monitoring for drug interactions, allergies, duplications, omissions, and adverse reactions.
- Interpret medication orders for clarity, accuracy, compatibility, feasibility, and patient suitability, and recommend formulary alternatives or substitutes when required.
- Prepare, compound, and dispense sterile and non-sterile medications in compliance with applicable standards, performing accurate dosage calculations for pediatric, IV admixtures, TPN, and chemotherapy therapies.
- Conduct final checks on prepared medications and maintain accurate dispensing and patient medication records.
- Provide patient counselling on the safe and proper use of medications. Ensure secure storage, handling, and control of narcotics and controlled drugs, including inspections for safety and expiry.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to promote cost-effective medication use.
- Respond to medication-related queries, incidents, and adverse drug reactions. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintain equipment functionality and hygiene, and perform assigned shift and operational duties.