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About the Role

My Clinic KSA, a leading multispecialty outpatient care provider established in 2017, is seeking a Pharmacist to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah. The clinic's mission is to help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives, driven by a commitment to care, collaboration, ambition, and responsibility. This full-time position is integral to ensuring the highest standards of pharmaceutical care and patient well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense medications after physician prescription verification, adhering to pharmacy policies and procedures, and confirming medications prepared by technicians.
• Manage e-Prescriptions and all pharmacy sales activities using the electronic My Clinic information system and other devices, in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Maintain the cash register, prepare daily financial statements, and ensure timely cash handover to the clinic's cashier.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of MOH registered drugs, My Clinic's Formulary Drug list, herbal preparations, consumer products, medical devices, and special needs materials, including their usage, dosage, and potential side effects.
• Provide comprehensive patient counseling on drug use, dosages, precautions for interactions and side effects, and distribute pharmaceutical information materials. Communicate with prescribers for clarification or corrective actions.
• Offer general health advice to patients, including the use of non-prescription remedies, health supplements, exercise, and diet.
• Manage insurance-related tasks, including understanding policies, applying for approvals, maintaining records, and handling patient responses.
• Oversee the work of pharmacy technicians, cleaners, helpers, and merchandisers within the pharmacy.
• Perform administrative duties such as filing manual prescriptions and completing daily reports.
• Ensure pharmacy and patient safety by adhering to infection control procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Maintain workplace safety and security by being aware of the surroundings, applying professional safety training, and reporting incidents to the supervisor/manager.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Continuously enhance pharmacological knowledge through workshops, publications, professional networks, and utilizing resources like UpToDate and Lexicomp.
• Ensure pharmacy equipment and workspace are in good working condition, reporting maintenance issues promptly.
• Comply with all pharmacy procedures and Ministry of Health (MOH) regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Institute in Saudi Arabia or a similar accepted degree.
• Must be licensable by the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia.
• 2-5 years of experience in pharmacy practice.
• Experience in the Saudi market, specifically the Jeddah region, is required.
• Experience in a similar Outpatient Pharmacy business is preferable.

Required Skills

• Pharmacy Policy & Procedure
• Electronic Information System usage
• Cash Register Management
• Knowledge of MOH Registered Drug List and Formulary Drug List
• Patient Counselling
• Understanding of Drug Interactions
• Knowledge of Health Supplements
• Familiarity with Insurance Policies
• Staff Management
• Administrative Work
• Infection Control procedures
• Safety & Security Procedures
• Pharmacological Knowledge
• Proficiency with UpToDate and Lexicomp
• Pharmacy Equipment Maintenance
• Adherence to MOH Regulations

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a multispecialty outpatient care setting.