Pharmacist (Paediatric)

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description:

• Accurately fill and dispense paediatric prescriptions in accordance with legal, regulatory, and hospital standards.
• Review and verify prescriptions and doctors' orders to ensure appropriate therapy, dosage, and administration routes for paediatric patients.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews to identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, and necessary dosing adjustments specific to paediatric patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy and enhance patient safety.
• Educate patients and their families about medications, including proper usage and potential side effects.
• Review and manage medication orders for paediatric patients, ensuring safety and efficacy.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize pharmacotherapy and provide drug information.
• Monitor patient responses to medications and adjust therapy as needed.
• Provide accurate, current drug information regarding paediatric medications to physicians, nurses, patients, and caregivers.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication use, including potential side effects and proper administration techniques.
• Assist in training and developing pharmacy technicians to ensure they are proficient in managing paediatric medications.
• Provide ongoing education and support to pharmacy staff on best practices and advances in paediatric pharmacy.
• Engage in clinical research and contribute to the education of pharmacy students and residents.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing pharmacy operations and patient care.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new protocols and best practices in paediatric pharmacy services.
• Manage inventory, including the ordering, receiving, and stocking of paediatric medications.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in all pharmacy operations.
• Review of SOPs/policies/procedures e.g. Paediatric BMT Nutrition SOP with paediatric dietician.
• Validated EPIC medication order builds for paediatrics for NCID Outbreak.
• Assist in maintaining accurate patient records, including prescription and billing documentation.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of paediatric formularies.
• Implement and monitor safety protocols to minimize medication errors and ensure the highest standards of patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to address and resolve medication-related concerns.

Job Requirements:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) / Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent, from an accredited institution; recognised by the Singapore Pharmacy Board for registration.
• Registered with Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Clinical pharmacy experience in a paediatric setting preferred.
• Experience with medication therapy management and patient counselling is highly desirable.
• Preferably 1 years’ experience in hospital.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy management systems.
• Knowledge of paediatric pharmacotherapy and drug interactions.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be fully vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccinations.

DID: 6232 7810

Tell employers what skills you have

Clinical Pharmacy
Clinical Research
Quality Improvement
Treatment
Inventory
Healthcare
Counseling
Administration
Patient Safety
PowerPoint
Medication Therapy Management
Excel
Nutrition
Microsoft Word
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