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About King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KFSH) is a prominent healthcare institution dedicated to providing specialized medical care and advancing biomedical research. Located in Riyadh, KFSH is committed to upholding high standards of patient safety and operational excellence.

Role Overview: Pharmacy Assistant, Inpatient Emergency Pharmacy

The Pharmacy Assistant in the Inpatient Emergency Pharmacy Unit performs essential functions related to medication management. This full-time role involves the preparation and filling of both sterile and non-sterile medications, including anti-neoplastic agents, strictly adhering to established pharmacy policies, procedures, and accepted standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform professional work in the preparation, filling, compounding, dispensing, and double-checking of sterile and non-sterile medications as applicable to the area of practice.
• Restock, operate, and troubleshoot pharmacy robotic equipment as applicable according to different pharmacy areas.
• Maintain control and security of all medications, including controlled and narcotic substances and supplies.
• Maintain dispensing and recordkeeping as per laws and regulations.
• Pre-package tablets, capsules, and oral liquid medications utilizing available repackaging machines/robotic equipment, maintaining complete required records and appropriate labeling procedures.
• Check and monitor medication-related activities/performance of new senior pharmacists, residents, trainees/students with guidance and support from a senior pharmacist as needed.
• Order and maintain proper and sufficient inventory of drugs and supplies with regular monitoring of medication expiration dates.
• Prepare expired medications for disposal and complete electronic disposal requests in a timely manner.
• Distribute medications to nursing units as required.
• Perform nursing unit/clinic inspection and outdated pharmacy stocks/supplies on a monthly basis as per assignment, maintaining and signing approved forms and records accordingly.
• Maintain a clean working environment, including hoods and countertops.
• Participate in and assist with conducting performance/quality improvement projects.
• Follow all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in self and others' education, training, and development, as applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

• No prior experience is required for this position (0-1 years of experience).

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, within the dynamic Inpatient Emergency Pharmacy Unit. The role requires adherence to hospital policies and active participation in maintaining a safe and efficient pharmacy operation.

Application Information

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply for this opportunity at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center.