Pharmacist (Emirati National (United Arab Emirates) Dubai

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the DHA. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar field is required, along with strong communication and clinical skills.

Job Summary

A Pharmacist is responsible for preparing and dispensing appropriate
pharmaceuticals to

patients, ensuring safe and effective medication use. They achieve this by
accurately executing

physicians’ orders or assessing and addressing patients’ medication-related
needs. Additionally,

they provide guidance on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and
interactions,

contributing to optimal patient care. Pharmacists also play a crucial role in
maintaining

compliance with regulatory standards, managing inventory, and collaborating with
healthcare

professionals to enhance overall treatment outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prescription Review and Dispensing

* Review and execute physician’s prescriptions checking their appropriateness
and legality.
* Detect therapeutic incompatibilities and resolve them in collaboration with
prescribers
* Prepare medicine when appropriate using correct dosages and material for each
individual patient

Patient Care and Education

* Provide drug information and education to the patients
* Educate patients on medication use, storage, side effects, and interactions

* Listen carefully to patients to interpret their needs and issues and offer
information

and advice

* Help with other medical services such as injections, blood pressure
measurements,

and temperature measurements

Pharmacy Operations

* Organize the pharmacy in an efficient manner to make the identification of
products easier and faster.
* Maintain full control over delivering, stocking and labeling medicine and
other products and monitor their condition to prevent expiring or
deterioration.
* Support and participate in scheduled cycle counts and physical inventory
according to organization protocol

Record Keeping and Compliance

* Keep records of patient history and of all activities regarding heavy
medication
* Comply with all applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures

Financial Responsibility

* Handle payment collection from patients in a responsible manner, ensuring
correct

allocation of received payment and deposit to the finance team

* Ensuring all deposits and outstanding collections are settled in a timely
manner

Professional Development

* Keep abreast of advancements in medicine by attending conferences and
seminars and

collaborating with other healthcare professionals

JCIA-Aligned Safety, Quality, Governance and Professional Standards

* Support sustainability and Global Health Impact (GHI) goals by practicing
environmentally responsible care, reducing waste, following proper disposal
and segregation processes, using resources efficiently, participating in
related training, and reporting opportunities for improvement.
* Follow all patient safety, quality, infection control and risk-management
procedures; report safety events and near misses; participate in workplace
violence-prevention training; and escalate concerns using approved
communication tools such as Situation–Background–Assessment–Recommendation
(SBAR).
* Participate in emergency drills (fire, Code Blue, major incidents,
communicable diseases and pandemics) and understand assigned roles during
emergencies.
* Maintain all required competencies, credentials and licenses, and work
strictly within the authorized scope of practice and privileging
requirements.
* Complete documentation accurately and on time according to hospital and Joint
Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) standards, and maintain
confidentiality of patient, staff and organizational information.
* Follow safe medication practices, report medication errors or near misses,
and comply with high-alert medication protocols, Look-Alike/Sound-Alike
(LASA) precautions and correct medication-storage requirements.
*  Identify and report environmental hazards or unsafe equipment, follow
equipment-safety guidelines and report malfunctions promptly.
* Use hospital information systems safely, protect passwords and confidential
data, comply with cybersecurity and data-protection policies, and report
suspicious IT-security incidents.
* Respect and protect patient rights, dignity, cultural preferences, privacy
and confidentiality, and communicate with patients and families in a clear
and culturally sensitive manner.
* Maintain ethical behavior, professionalism, integrity and respectful
interactions with patients, families and colleagues.
* Participate in audits, quality-improvement activities and performance reviews
to support continuous organizational improvement.
* Follow all relevant hospital policies, procedures and JCIA-related standards
applicable to the role.

Other Responsibilities

* Perform any additional duties reasonably assigned by the organization or line
manager,

even if not explicitly listed in this job description, to meet operational
needs and

support specific objectives of your department and organization

* Comply with all organizational and departmental policies, procedures, legal

requirements, and applicable regulations at all times, and take personal
responsibility

to read, understand, follow and keep updated with the latest versions.

* Avoid and report any actions that may cause financial loss, reputational
damage, or

breach of trust to the organization, including fraud, dishonesty, or
misrepresentation,

which may result in disciplinary action, termination, and legal liability.

* Maintain confidentiality of all organizational, patient, client, and employee
information

in accordance with policies and laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education & Qualification

* Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy 
* Registered as a Pharmacist with DHA 

1.  
2. Experience

* Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in similar field desired.

Training, Knowledge & Skills

* Resuscitation Certificate as per the specialty& Demonstrable ongoing and
active

Continues Personal Development (CPD)

* Supports quality patient care by showing empathy, maintaining patient
dignity, and

following proper protocols.

* Supports and guides junior team members, offering advice and assistance if
required.

* Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality
and discretion,

ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

* Proficient in basic computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint,

Outlook), with the ability to manage digital documentation and communication
effectively.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively
with

multidisciplinary teams, patients, and stakeholders.

* Highly self-motivated with strong internal work standards; sets realistic
goals for self and

supports others in achieving team objectives.

* Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, ensuring goals are met in
dynamic

environments.

* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage unexpected issues
and identify

when to escalate.

* Maintains professional and personal credibility across all staff groups.
* Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced
work
* environment.

Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for accurately reviewing and dispensing prescriptions while providing essential medication education to patients. They also manage pharmacy operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

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