Pharmacist
REF 1517652
29.04.2024 | Abu Dhabi | full time
- General
- Location: Abu Dhabi
- Occupancy: full time
- To join : within 1 month
- Description
- About the role:
The role holder is responsible for providing customers with an effective pharmaceutical service by dispensing drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners as well as providing information to customers about medications and their use.
Key Responsibilities:
Reviews customer’s prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed drugs, and to evaluate their suitability
Provides the customer with information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage
Compounds and dispenses medications as prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners
Ensures understanding the customer’s needs by conducting necessary questioning and providing assistance when necessary
Achieves sales targets by using sales techniques, up-selling and cross selling of all Super Care categories
Orders and purchases pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock storing and handling
Complies with local rules and regulations in regard to pharmacy activities, including but not limited to preparation, labeling and delivery of medication and other pharmaceutical supplies
Maintains and reports the pharmacy’s records as required by the external authorities (i.e. Dubai Health Authority, Ministry of Health, etc.)
Advises customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment, or healthcare supplies and trains them on how to use the devices (i.e. blood pressure devices, diabetes monitors, etc.)
Develops strong working relationships with local physicians and healthcare practitioners with an objective to strengthen the Division’s business
Liaises with insurance companies to process insurance on time and resolve billing issues
Handles daily operational tasks such as inventory management, expiry management, merchandising, etc.
Coaches and guides Trainee Pharmacists in preparation for their graduation or licensure
Manages monthly mandatory reports related to all sales concerning controlled medicines as required by external authorities such as Dubai Health Authority, Ministry of Health, etc. (this will be assumed by those designated as a Pharmacist in Charge)
- Requirements
- Pharmacist Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharmacology.
Proven experience as a Pharmacist.
Valid license to practice as a Pharmacist.
Detailed understanding and knowledge of dosage requirements and administration, chemical compounds, and pharmaceutical brands.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and software applications, used by pharmacies, such as MEDITECH and Mediware.
Great organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Publisher
- direct employer
- up to 50 employees