Pharmacist Full Time

Pharmacist Jobs in Dubai, UAE

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews customer’s prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed drugs, and to evaluate their suitability
• Provides the customer with information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage
• Compounds and dispenses medications as prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners
• Ensures understanding the customer’s needs by conducting necessary questioning and providing assistance when necessary
• Achieves sales targets by using sales techniques, up-selling and cross selling of all Super Care categories
• Orders and purchases pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock storing and handling
• Complies with local rules and regulations in regard to pharmacy activities, including but not limited to preparation, labeling and delivery of medication and other pharmaceutical supplies
• Maintains and reports the pharmacy’s records as required by the external authorities (i.e. Dubai Health Authority, Ministry of Health, etc.)
• Advises customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment, or healthcare supplies and trains them on how to use the devices (i.e. blood pressure devices, diabetes monitors, etc.)
• Develops strong working relationships with local physicians and healthcare practitioners with an objective to strengthen the Division’s business
• Liaises with insurance companies to process insurance on time and resolve billing issues
• Handles daily operational tasks such as inventory management, expiry management, merchandising, etc.
• Is Flexible to work in different shifts & location as assigned by the Line Manager in order to fulfill business requirements.
• Coaches and guides Trainee Pharmacists in preparation for their graduation or licensure
• Manages monthly mandatory reports related to all sales concerning controlled medicines as required by external authorities such as Dubai Health Authority, Ministry of Health, etc. (this will be assumed by those designated as a Pharmacist in Charge)

Self-Management:

• Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the year
• Takes ownership of his/her own learning agenda by identifying development needs in consultation with the manager and agreeing on the individual development plan which goes beyond just training and development
• Keeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• License from: DHA/MOH/DOH
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a registered pharmacist in UAE.
• Strong English & Arabic communication skills.

Additional skills:

• Merchandising
• Product knowledge
• Problem-solving skills
• Quality and customer service orientation.