Job Description

Date:

29 Jan 2026

Location:

Sharjah, AE

Company:

University Hospital Sharjah

Position Summary

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Pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care by monitoring drug therapies, reviewing medication orders, providing drug information and dispensing appropriate medication to all patients.

Summary of Main Duties

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Perform the preparation of sterile intravenous admixtures, including TPN and hazardous medications, ensuring strict adherence to

aseptic techniques

. Ensure full compliance with

USP 797

and

USP 800

cleanroom standards. Review and verify physician orders for accuracy, dosage, and potential drug interactions within the Inpatient setting. Maintain and calibrate cleanroom equipment and document quality control measures. Consistently complies with UHS policies, procedures and practices. Completes and maintains all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames. Evaluates medications orders and patient medication profiles for drug appropriateness review. Performs drug reconciliations, monitor for duplication of therapy, allergies, adverse reactions, appropriate formulary alternatives and identifies medications. Processes medications orders (example: medication order entry and verification.) Maintains proper documentation on patient profiles or prescriptions. Identifies and capable of using resources to ensure safe medication practices. Recommends changes in medication therapy based on appropriateness and medication management initiatives (example: policies) Responds to incidences, adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and reports appropriately. Checks all prescriptions/physicians orders for accuracy before dispensing.

Responsibilities

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Checks unit dose, ward-stocks, pharmacy trays prepared by pharmacy support staff. Dispenses medications to patients/nurses Counsels patients/nurses with clear and accurate instructions (either by verbal counselling, written labels). Calculates and confirms pharmaceutical dosage calculations (paediatric doses, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, etc.). Removes and replaces expired medication Performs patient care areas/clinic ward-stock inspections. Able to work at an acceptable work pace and able to direct and keep work flowing. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Completes tasks efficiently and in a timely manner. Practices accountability and follow up with fellow workers. Facilitates communication by answering telephones, taking messages, forwarding information. Oversees the daily activities associated with medication dispensing and preparation. Completes key jobs and responsibilities as required by the senior pharmacist.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

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Education: BSc degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of
Pharmacy (minimum).
Experience:
Minimum of [2] years of experience in an

Inpatient/Hospital Pharmacy

.




.

Position criteria Other Skills/Abilities

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Familiarity with hospital pharmacy functioning. Good knowledge of physiology, pharmacology and pharmaceutical. Familiarity with locally available drugs and pharmaceutical, and their indications. * Ability to communicate with medical professionals.