The job description (JD) of a Pharmacist typically includes the following key responsibilities and requirements:
Responsibilities:
- Review and execute physician’s prescriptions, ensuring appropriateness and legality.
- Organize the pharmacy efficiently for easy identification of products.
- Maintain control over delivering, stocking, and labeling medicines and products, monitoring their condition to avoid expiration.
- Provide information, advice, and assistance to patients regarding medications and health issues.
- Prepare medicines when appropriate and keep records of patient history and controlled substances.
- Stay updated on advancements in medicine by attending conferences and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Comply with all legal rules, regulations, and procedures related to pharmaceutical practice.
- Offer additional medical services such as injections, blood pressure, and temperature measurements.
Requirements and Skills:
- Degree in Pharmacy (Pharm-D)
- Valid license to practice as a pharmacist.
- Proven experience as a pharmacist.
- Knowledge of dosage administration, chemical compounds, and pharmaceutical brands.
- Good organizational skills and proficiency in pharmacy information systems (e.g., MediTech, Mediware).
- Excellent communication skills with a customer-oriented approach.
- Integrity, compassion, and the ability to interpret symptoms to provide appropriate treatment or referral.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person