Pharmacist (Dubai)

Axios International

Aug 31

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Accounting & Tax
Healthcare
Dubai

Requirements

- A BS Degree in Pharmaceuticals is required
- At least 2 years of working experience in a pharmacy setting
- Must provide evidence of DHA license or eligibility letter
- Excellent command of Arabic and English
- Demonstrate clinical pharmaceutical knowledge and experience in providing direct patient care

Responsibilities

To achieve operational excellence, minimize product loss and ensure staff safety within the Company Distribution processes.
Responsible to ensure medications are stored in the correct manner.
Keeping track of all necessary licenses both personal and company and keeping them updated as per Governmental requirements.
Serves patients by preparing medications, giving pharmacological information to multidisciplinary health care team, and monitoring patient drug therapies.
Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions.
Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians’ workflow, verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals, and verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals and counseling patients on drug therapies.
Develops staff’s pharmacological knowledge by participating in programs and training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals.
Complies with Local and international laws as regulated by the DHA and MOH.
Maintains records for controlled substances and removes outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory.
Supervises the work results of support personnel.
Maintains current registration, studies existing and new legislation anticipates legislation and advises management on needed actions.
Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Responsible for having correct brand category and product layout in place.
Handling cash/credit/insurance sales and reconciliations on a daily basis.
Maintaining Retail Operational Checklists.
Following all purchasing, ordering, receiving, and transferring SOPs are followed within the pharmacy.
Completing replenishment of inventory in a pharmacy.
Minimizing expiry through effective management of stock purchasing.
Managing and minimizing regulatory risk in terms of stock recording, and labeling UAE regulations.
Reflecting and interpreting the Vision, Mission and Core Values in his/her own work with enthusiasm and commitment.
Acting in accordance with relevant legislation and company Policies, Standards and Procedures.
Developing and maintaining respectful, cooperative working relationships to contribute to the integrated, seamless delivery of services to patients, families and to our clients.
Understanding his/her role and responsibility in maintaining a safe workplace and reducing workplace injuries.
Working closely with the Axios staff to implement the required service(s).
Preparing timely monitoring reports (monthly) with patient numbers and logistics as well as quality assurance reports (quarterly) for internal This includes monitoring and tracking patient files in collaboration with staff in “real-time” as patients proceed.
Maintaining and updating electronic program files, including patient and quality assurance data.
Conducting administrative duties for the office.
Work closely with Pharmacy staff in UAE and other team members in the Axios group.

FAQs

What are the working days for this Pharmacist position?

The Pharmacist position requires working 6 days per week.

What educational qualifications are necessary for this role?

A BS Degree in Pharmaceuticals is required for this position.

How much experience is needed for applicants?

Applicants must have at least 2 years of working experience in a pharmacy setting.

Is a DHA license required for this position?

Yes, candidates must provide evidence of a DHA license or an eligibility letter.

What languages should candidates be proficient in?

Candidates must have an excellent command of both Arabic and English.

What specific duties are involved in this position?

Duties include preparing medications, monitoring patient drug therapies, providing pharmacological information, and managing inventory, among others.

What is the emphasis on safety and compliance in this role?

The pharmacist is responsible for adhering to infection-control protocols and complying with local and international laws regulated by the DHA and MOH.

Will the pharmacist be involved in staff training?

Yes, the pharmacist will develop staff’s pharmacological knowledge by participating in programs and training pharmacy staff, students, interns, and health care professionals.

What kind of relationships will the pharmacist need to build?

The pharmacist must work closely with Pharmacy staff in the UAE and other team members in the Axios group to ensure integrated service delivery.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, the role allows for participation in training programs and development of staff which can contribute to career growth.

Axios International

Transforming Access to Healthcare

Science & Healthcare

Industry

51-200

Employees

1997

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1997, Axios International is a pioneering healthcare access company with 25 years of specialized experience developing practical and sustainable solutions to patient access challenges in emerging markets. We combine our global experience in 100+ countries with local know-how to find common ground between patient needs and business priorities. By doing so, Axios aims to maximize patient benefit, while propelling market growth and building critical stakeholder relationships along the way. Our clients and partners are pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, governments and organizations addressing today's most pressing access to healthcare challenges.