Pharmacist

Job Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and effective dispensing of medications while providing high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients. The role supports medication management, patient counselling, inventory control, and compliance with hospital policies and pharmaceutical regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense medications according to physician prescriptions and approved clinical guidelines
• Assess medication orders for appropriate dosage, potential drug interactions, contraindications, and patient safety
• Provide medication counselling and guidance to patients and healthcare professionals on proper medication use
• Monitor medication storage, stock levels, expiry dates, and inventory management to ensure availability and safety
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records, prescriptions, and medication documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (BPharm, PharmD, or equivalent)
• Valid SCFHS professional classification and registration
• 1–3 years of relevant experience as a Pharmacist
• Hospital or healthcare pharmacy experience is preferred
• Good communication, organizational, and patient care skills