Monday, June 4, 2012

Required Pharmacist - New Mowasat Clinic - Fahaheel in Kuwait

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Interprets, fills, and dispenses prescriptions in accordance with the written directions of attending physicians
2. Compounds, bottles or packages, and labels medications and pharmaceuticals
3. Advises patients and family on use of various medications including dosage, composition, proper medication storage, side effects and drug interactions
4. Advise customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment and health-care supplies
5. Offer health promotion and prevention activities, for example, training people to use devices such as blood pressure or diabetes monitors
6. Collaborate with other medical professionals to plan, monitor, review, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of drugs and drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications and characteristics
7. Checks stock on a regular basis to identify and reorder outdated stock and ensure that stock is maintained in accordance with manufacturer requirements
8. Ensures secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances on a regular basis
9. Ensures accurate maintenance of patient records, files and other pharmacy records
10. Assists in preparing required reports by compiling information
11. Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
12. Participates in meetings as required
13. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops
14. Actively participates in the organization’s activities designed to attain accreditation by the JCIA and other appropriate accreditation agencies
15. Performs all other additional assignments as requested by the Pharmacy Manager or Medical Director.

EDUCATION: Bachelor in Pharmacy
LICENSING: Valid License from Ministry of Health to practice as a Pharmacist
EXPERIENCE: Completion of internship as a Pharmacist
OTHER SKILLS: Good customer relations, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of professional pharmacy work. Knowledge of hospital rules, regulations, and practices as they relate to the compounding and dispensing of drugs and prescriptions. Ability to compound a wide variety of drugs and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Computer Skills: Basic MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Hospital MIS
• Language Skills: Good spoken and written English, Arabic is an advantage.

PHYSICAL / WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in the hospital pharmacy which operates 24x7, dealing with customers at the counter which requires prolonged standing at the counter/walking. May have to work long hours, in shifts and be available to deal with operational exigencies. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel and lift light supplies/equipment.

Send your CV:
To send your CV to us by Fax (+965-22540167)
or Email (  hrd@newmowasat.com).


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