Pharmacist

Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a qualified Inpatient Pharmacist to join its pharmacy team. The organization is committed to delivering safe, effective, and patient‑centered care in alignment with Department of Health (DOH) regulations and international quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently review physicians’ medication orders to ensure accuracy of dose, frequency, duration, and appropriateness prior to dispensing.
• Intervene and communicate with prescribers to clarify prescriptions and resolve issues related to drug–drug/food interactions, allergies, contraindications, or dosing errors .
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical rounds and review patient medical files to optimize medication therapy outcomes.
• Perform dose adjustments for patients with renal impairment, hepatic dysfunction, and pediatric populations .
• Dispense controlled and semi‑controlled medications in accordance with DOH regulations and hospital pharmacy policies.
• Compound sterile and non‑sterile pharmaceutical preparations following approved procedures and aseptic standards.
• Provide medication counseling to patients and respond to medication‑related inquiries from physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and support staff to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and labeling of medications, including high‑alert, LASA medications, and concentrated electrolytes .
• Maintain pharmacy inventory by monitoring stock levels, reporting shortages, and reducing wastage by prioritizing near‑expiry medications .
• Prepare and maintain ward/floor stock medications and distribute them to inpatient units as required.
• Participate in monthly inspections of medication rooms, nursing cabinets, and crash carts.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives , data collection for KPIs, and preparation of monthly quality reports.
• Report medication incidents, near misses, and adverse drug events in accordance with hospital policies.
• Participate in hospital committees , staff trainings, nursing orientations, and support DOH and JCI inspections and accreditation activities .
• Comply with all occupational health & safety, infection control , and hospital policies.
• Be available on‑call for pharmacy emergencies as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Pharmacy
• Valid DOH (HAAD) Pharmacist License – Abu Dhabi
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist
• Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience is preferred
• Strong knowledge of medication safety, clinical pharmacy practices, and DOH regulations
• Excellent communication and clinical collaboration skills
• Proficiency in English ; bilingual (Arabic/English) is an advantage