• Works independently, and is held responsible legally for failure to exercise due care in the dispensation of pharmaceuticals. Incumbent may perform on shift and is expected to be on call for emergencies as required.
• Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Controls medications by dispensing according to HAAD requirements.
• Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals; counseling patients on drug therapies.
• Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.
• Dispenses medications to adults and neonates after checking and counseling.
• Participates in daily patient care rounds (NICU).
• Facilitates appropriate ordering and preparation of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) by identifying and resolving inappropriate orders
• Calls physicians to clarify a prescription when in doubt.
• Facilitates discharge/transfer for adults and neonatal patients:
• Anticipates discharge/transfer date and medications.
• Counsel/triage patients/caregivers on discharge/transfer medications as necessary.
• Participates in and facilitates care by parent\'s orders.
• Facilitates discharge/transfer planning and smooth transition to alternate site of care or the outpatient pharmacy.
• Assesses insurance drug coverage well in advance of discharge/transfer and assists in preauthorization for medications.
• Compounds medications and supervises its preparations.
• Checks prescriptions before it is dispensed.
• Dispenses and registers controlled and compounded prescriptions on their special books.
• Keeps custody of controlled medication and abidance with its laws and regulations.
• Spontaneous dispensing of some medications.
• Advises Physicians on equivalents or substitute drugs.
• Helps reviews drug usage patterns and suggests control when needed.
• Ensures the safety and security of patients and staff when it comes to medication use. Bears responsibility for ongoing oversight of medication supplies to facilitate early detection of adulteration, abuse, or diversion.

• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians\' work flow, verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals, verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
• Develops hospital staff\'s pharmacological knowledge by participating in clinical programs; training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals.
• Complies with UAE drug laws as regulated by the Health Authority, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration by monitoring nursing unit inspections; maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work results of support personnel; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; advising management on needed actions.
• Participates in Quality improvement projects and KPI\'s.
• Answers all patients\' questions.
• Helps in frequent inspection of nursing drug cabinets, emergency trays and crash carts.
• Helps monitor pharmaceutical and other established indicators to ensure ongoing quality assurance.
• Strictly observes organization\'s medical regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.
• Ensures compliance to all laws, circulars and regulations related to the pharmacy profession.
• To follow appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning / disposing of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Pharmacological knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

• Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone\'s health and safety
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments
• Report OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible
• Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills.
• Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained.

• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by Chief Pharmacist.

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