Principal Pharmacist, Inpatient

Overview

Nestled in the heart of Tengah Forest Town, the new Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH) will be an exciting and innovative health campus with a comprehensive range of clinical specialties and healthcare services including emergency, inpatient, rehabilitative and outpatient specialist care.

As part of the National University Health System (NUHS) cluster, this state-of-the-art facility is slated to be ready by the early 2030s.

Intricately connected with the surrounding community, TGCH offers you the opportunity to create a healthcare facility of the future, tightly integrated with the residents and nature. As a people-focused organisation, we believe in respect and recognition. By harnessing the passion and strength of our team and putting them at the core of our culture, we create a nurturing environment to excel and deliver fulfilling care.

Be part of our groundbreaking team to bring our vision to life – a hospital in a forest, and a healing oasis within the hospital.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate and efficient processing of medication orders, including verification, preparation and supply of medications
• Monitor and manage discharge medication process to minimize delays and enhance patient satisfaction
• Implement and review workflows to improve operational efficiency and reduce errors
• Develop and manage staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage during all shifts
• Monitor workload distribution and adjust staffing as needed
• Mentor and supervise pharmacy staff to ensure performance and adherence to workflows
• Coordinate operational training for new staff and ensure ongoing development of all pharmacists
• Work closely with nursing teams to improve medication administration processes
• Lead initiatives to improve medication safety
• Address and resolve medication-related complaints or queries promptly
• Ensure sufficient stock level of medications in inpatient areas
• Oversee the implementation and efficient use of inpatient pharmacy system such as automated dispensing cabinets (ADC)
• Investigate medication-related incidents and implement corrective and preventive measures
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss challenges, share updates, and promote positive work cultures
• Implement initiatives to enhance patient experience, such as patient education
• Regularly review patient feedback and address areas for improvement

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Essential Personality Traits
• A team player with positive attitude and willingness to learn new skill sets (domains or tools).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with a keen eye for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating large volumes of information with precision and accuracy.
• Passion for continuous learning and a self – directed learner.
• Agile and adaptable, capable of thriving in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments, with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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