Overview
M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.
Danat Al Emarat is a world-class specialty women's and children's hospital in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It offers advanced medical services across specialties including Neonatology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Women's Health. The hospital is one of the very few to encompass a dedicated Fetal Medicine Department along with a full-fledged Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the UAE. This has established Danat Al Emarat as a regional referral center for women with high-risk pregnancies, supported by its Level III NICU providing care for the most fragile newborns.
The In-patient Pharmacist is responsible for providing safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of medications to all ambulatory patients while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies. The role supports high-volume In-tpatient operations and contributes to medication safety and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Responsibilities
- Review, verify, and dispense In-patient prescriptions in accordance with DOH, JCI, and hospital standards.
- Provide accurate patient counseling on medication use, dosing, precautions, and storage.
- Ensure timely dispensing to maintain optimal patient flow and waiting-time targets.
- Identify and resolve therapeutic duplications, interactions, and medication-related issues.
- Coordinate with physicians and nurses to clarify and optimize medication orders.
- Support medication safety initiatives, LASA management, and high-alert medication guidelines.
- Maintain accurate inventory control, expiry monitoring, and proper storage conditions.
- Document interventions and contribute to quality and performance improvement activities.
- Participate in department meetings, training, and competency assessments.
Qualifications
- Valid UAE Pharmacist License/DOH license or eligibility.
- Experience in In-patient or hospital pharmacy setting (preferred).
- Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy.
