PHARMACIST I UNIT DOSE PHARMACY (Sec) M

About the Role

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KFSH) in Medina is seeking a Pharmacist I for the Unit-Dose Pharmacy. This full-time role involves verifying medication orders, preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications, and providing patient counseling in accordance with established standards and pharmacy policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and process medication orders, considering demographic data (gender, age, weight), appropriateness of therapy, dose, frequency, route, dosage form, interactions, allergies, related laboratory values, and potential drug interactions.
• Advise and counsel patients, answering questions about medications, including indications, possible side effects, and interactions among different drugs relevant to the area of practice.
• Document interventions and recommendations/clarifications within the electronic Health Information System as required.
• Maintain control and security of all medications, including controlled and narcotic substances and supplies.
• Ensure dispensing and record-keeping practices comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide drug information to healthcare providers, covering aspects such as drug selection, dosage, interactions, monitoring, and side effects.
• Supervise, precept, check, and monitor medication-related activities and performance of junior pharmacists, residents, trainees, and students.
• Assist and guide healthcare providers with issues related to medication management and use systems.
• Participate in and assist with conducting performance and quality improvement projects.
• Adhere to all Hospital's related Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in self and others' education, training, and development as applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in pharmacy practice. The role requires a strong understanding of medication verification, preparation, compounding, and dispensing processes, along with patient counseling skills.

Work Type

This is a full-time position.

Location

The position is based in Medina.

Application Process

Salary details for this position will be disclosed during the application process.