Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
Hospital pharmacists play a vital role in ensuring the safe, effective, and rational use of medications within healthcare facilities. They support physicians and healthcare teams by reviewing prescriptions, advising on drug therapies, monitoring medication safety, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The Senior Pharmacist role is particularly important because it combines clinical expertise with supervisory responsibilities, ensuring both patient safety and the efficient operation of pharmacy services. By overseeing pharmacy staff and maintaining strict medication safety standards, senior pharmacists help improve healthcare quality and patient outcomes.

Job Description
The Senior Pharmacist will be responsible for managing pharmacy services during assigned working hours while ensuring the safe dispensing of medications and compliance with regulatory standards. The pharmacist will work independently in most situations, although guidance from senior leadership may be available for complex cases. The role involves supervising assistant pharmacists and pharmacy staff, verifying prescriptions, counselling patients, monitoring medication safety, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. The pharmacist will also assist in quality assurance activities and contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care within the healthcare facility.

Key Features of the Role:
• Senior-level pharmacist position within a healthcare facility
• Supervisory responsibilities for assistant pharmacists and pharmacy staff
• Independent decision-making in medication dispensing and patient counselling
• Participation in quality assurance and medication safety programs
• Compliance with healthcare regulations and professional pharmacy standards

Responsibilities

Prescription Review and Medication Dispensing
• Review and verify all aspects of prescriptions before dispensing medications
• Clarify prescription-related queries with physicians and insurance providers when necessary
• Dispense medications to patients while providing appropriate counselling and guidance
• Ensure accurate dispensing of controlled and semi-controlled medications according to regulatory requirements
• Ensure double-checking procedures are followed before medications are delivered to patients

Medication Safety and Compliance
• Identify, report, and respond to medication errors or safety-related risks
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations and Department of Health (DOH) requirements
• Ensure strict adherence to healthcare policies related to infection control, patient safety, and patient care

Supervision and Staff Training
• Provide work direction and supervision to assistant pharmacists and related staff
• Train newly recruited pharmacy staff and supervise them during probation periods
• Support junior pharmacists by answering drug-related queries and providing professional guidance

Operational and Leadership Responsibilities
• Manage pharmacy operations during assigned working hours
• Carry out responsibilities of the Assistant Chief Pharmacist when required
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and pharmacy service evaluations
• Advise physicians on medication substitutes or therapeutic equivalents when appropriate
• Monitor pharmaceutical indicators and ensure quality standards are maintained

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution

Professional Licensing:
• Valid license to practice as a pharmacist in the home country
• Department of Health (DOH) license to practice pharmacy in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an acute care healthcare facility

Skills and Competencies:
• Strong clinical knowledge of medications and pharmaceutical practices
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic
• Strong understanding of medical ethics and professional pharmacy standards
• Ability to supervise and train pharmacy staff
• Basic computer literacy skills for pharmacy systems and documentation

Company Overview
NMC Healthcare LLC is a leading healthcare organization in the Middle East providing a wide range of medical services including hospitals, clinics, and pharmacy operations. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services while maintaining strong standards for patient safety, clinical excellence, and professional healthcare practices.

FAQs
• What is the job role? Senior Pharmacist responsible for pharmacy supervision and medication management
• What qualification is required? BSc in Pharmacy from an accredited institution
• What professional license is required? DOH license to practice pharmacy in Abu Dhabi
• How much experience is required? Minimum 10 years in an acute care healthcare facility
• What type of employment is offered? Full-time position

Application Tips
• Highlight hospital pharmacy experience and clinical expertise in medication management
• Include details of supervisory or leadership roles within pharmacy teams
• Mention your DOH license and professional pharmacy certifications
• Demonstrate experience in medication safety and regulatory compliance
• Emphasize communication skills and ability to collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams