Pharmacist

Job Description

• Reviews and interprets each prescription/ medication orders in the ward and outpatient settings.
• Provides appropriate patient information concerning the medications if & when required.
• Advise/ questions/ clarified any prescription abnormality with the prescribing physician. Any unresolved problems are referred to chief pharmacist.
• Inspects wards and clinics for outdated, deteriorated, or excessive stocks.
• Performs drug utilization/administration evaluations, systematic internal reviews.
• 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 analyse drug-related medical problems; and
• Skill in preparing sterile products.
• Checks & reviews medication stocks register in the wards to ensure drug availability and correct inventory.
• Replenish crash carts medications including controlled drugs.
• Maintains a register for crash carts locks.
• Inspects Pharmacy inventory, nursing cabinets and removes any outdated or deteriorated medications.
• 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.
• Assists in the training of new in-pharmacist staff as per the direction of the chief pharmacist.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties, as directed by the chief pharmacist.