CLINICAL PHARMACIST

Job Purpose:

To provide advanced clinical pharmacy services aimed at optimizing the safe and effective use of medications. The Clinical Pharmacist applies evidence-based clinical knowledge to support physicians and healthcare teams in achieving the best possible therapeutic outcomes for patients, particularly in complex or specialized cases.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Services

• Review medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and therapeutic effectiveness based on patient-specific factors.

• Provide clinical consultations to physicians and healthcare teams regarding optimal drug therapy, dose adjustments, and treatment alternatives.

• Monitor patient progress, laboratory results, and clinical parameters to ensure safe and effective medication therapy.

• Manage and evaluate high-risk or specialized medication therapies (e.g., antimicrobials, oncology, ICU, cardiology).

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to provide real-time pharmacotherapy recommendations.

• Identify, prevent, and manage adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and drug interactions.

2. Patient Safety & Education

• Promote medication safety by implementing and monitoring safe-use policies and reporting medication incidents.

• Educate patients and caregivers about their prescribed medications, ensuring understanding of usage, side effects, and adherence importance.

• Contribute to discharge medication counseling to ensure continuity of care.

3. Research, Training, and Development

• Participate in or lead clinical research projects, drug use evaluations, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Provide lectures, workshops, and training sessions for pharmacy residents, students, and healthcare staff.

• Stay updated with recent advances in pharmacotherapy and clinical guidelines.
  
  4. Policy & Compliance

• Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols, treatment guidelines, and hospital formularies.

• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health (MOH), Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), and accreditation standards (e.g., CBAHI, JCI).

• Maintain accurate documentation of all clinical interventions and patient care activities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a recognized and accredited university.

• Valid license from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) as a Clinical Pharmacist.

• Minimum 2 years of post-licensure hospital experience in a clinical pharmacy setting.

• Proven expertise in pharmacotherapy, patient care, and clinical decision support.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in English (Arabic is an advantage).