Hospital Pharmacist

Hospital Pharmacist Job Location UAE Duties and Responsibilities Makes informed decisions regarding generic substitution of prescribed pharmaceuticals Provides accurate information about overthecounter drugs and offers recommendations after consulting with patients Counsels patients and or medical practitioners on drug indications contraindications dosage interactions and side effects provides other relevant drug information as needed Trains and guides assistant pharmacists during work hours monitoring their performance Establishes and maintains secure storage and recordkeeping systems to safeguard pharmaceuticals Takes patient histories when required conducts initial clinical assessments and refers patients to suitable clinicians Follows established departmental policies procedures quality improvement objectives safety standards environmental guidelines and infection control protocols Completes thirdparty insurance forms and related paperwork Maintains confidential computerized records of patients drug therapies to prevent adverse interactions Complies with insurance companies policies and procedures Monitors expiration dates to dispose of nearing or expired items according to policy Ensures the accuracy of every prescription processed Reports any noncompliance with departmental policies to the Chief Pharmacist Ensures adherence to departmental policies among pharmacy staff Pursues ongoing professional development by reading industry publications and seeking best practices in the field Collaborates with other departments to enhance patient experience aligned with the organizations values of teamwork partnership and quality