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Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Pharmacist to join our healthcare team. As a pharmacist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, providing expert pharmaceutical care, and contributing to the overall well-being of our patients. This position involves dispensing medications, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and maintaining a high standard of pharmaceutical services.
Main Accountabilities
Medication Dispensing:
- Dispense prescription medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage, labeling, and instructions.
- Verify and clarify medication orders with prescribers when necessary.
- Provide counselling to patients on the proper use of prescribed medications, potential side effects, and interactions.
Medication Management:
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to review and optimize medication therapy.
- Monitor patient profiles to prevent adverse drug reactions and ensure therapeutic effectiveness.
- Adjust medication regimens as needed based on patient response and laboratory results.
Patient Education:
- Educate patients on the use of over-the-counter medications and supplements.
- Provide information on lifestyle modifications and adherence to medication regimens.
Compounding:
- Prepare and compound specialized medications as required, adhering to safety and quality standards.
- Ensure proper documentation and labeling of compounded medications.
Medication Safety:
- Participate in medication safety initiatives and error prevention strategies.
- Report and investigate medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and near misses.
Inventory Management:
- Manage and maintain an organized and efficient pharmacy inventory.
- Monitor medication expiration dates and coordinate returns and disposal as necessary.
Process Controls & Quality Improvement:
- Define Processes and Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at the Pharmacy
- Implement Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Establish Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Teams
- Conduct Regular Audits and Assessments
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with local pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Stay updated on changes in pharmacy practice and regulations.
Collaboration with Healthcare Team:
- Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and meetings as required.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy with a curriculum acceptable to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board .
- Must be registered or registrable to the Pharmacy Regulatory Authority.
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceuticals, drug interactions, and pharmaceutical care principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in medication dispensing and record-keeping.
- Residency or additional certifications in a specialized area of pharmacy practice.
- Previous experience in a hospital, retail, or clinical pharmacy setting.
- Familiarity with pharmacy software systems.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
Travel
- As per job/site requirements, local travel likely.
Leadership Behavior
- Exhibit the LIPTON Teas & Infusions GROW Values
Application Process
If you are excited and meet the above qualifications, please visit our website on https://www.liptonteas.com/careers/job-offers/ to apply for the position. Deadline: Not specified.
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