Pharmacist

General purpose of the job

This position provides medication services and education to dialysis patients and authorized caregivers in clinical settings to support and maximize the patient’s well-being.

Note: All duties are performed in accordance with DaVita policies & procedures, Kingdom and local regulations.

Essential duties and responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

The Pharmacist works in the DaVita Dialysis center and is an expert in the field of medicines. The pharmacist is not only responsible for the dispensing of prescriptions but also the procurement of all medicines used in our centers. Pharmacists work closely with medical and nursing teammates to ensure that patients receive the best treatment. Pharmacists also provide help and advice to patients in all aspects of their medicines.

The pharmacist perform specialized/complex pharmacist duties consistent with the role and responsibilities, which include, but are not limited to:

• Checking prescriptions to ensure that there are no errors and that they are appropriate and safe for the individual patient;
• Providing advice on the dosage of medicines and the most appropriate form of medication, for example, tablet, injection, ointment or inhaler;
• Publish educational information for other pharmacists, doctors, and/or patients;
• Participating in rounds, taking patient drug histories and involvement in decision-making on appropriate treatments;
• Discussing treatments with patients and/or patients' relatives, community pharmacists and GPs;
• Ensuring medicines are stored appropriately and securely;
• Checking and documenting the medications at least on a monthly;
• Supervising the work of less experienced and less qualified staff;
• Keeping up to date with research and development;
• Writing guidelines for drug use within the center and implementing center regulations;
• Providing information on expenditure on drugs;
• Preparing and quality-checking sterile medications, for example, intravenous medications;
• Setting up and supervising clinical trials.

More experienced pharmacists may be involved in teaching DaVita teammates and new pharmacists that will join DaVita.

Minimum qualifications
• Education, licenses, certifications, and experience required to fulfill the essential duties, include computer skills as required.
• Successfully complete a four-year pharmacy degree course (MPharm), which must be accredited.
• Complete two-year's pre-registration (pre-reg) training in a hospital.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, in both spoken and written form.

Candidates need to show evidence of the following:
• Ability to work carefully, methodically and accurately - this is vital as mistakes could prove fatal;
• Computer literacy;
• Adequate vision to perform the essential duties of the position, including repetitive use of computer screens;
• Interpersonal skills and a caring and sympathetic manner, as the work usually involves contact with patients in the center;
• A responsible attitude to work;
• General clinical awareness.

Essential behaviors, skills, and attitudes required for succes in this position
Service Excellence: Professional, detail oriented and reliable with a deeply ingrained sense of service; self-starter; self-organized and able to organize others;

Precision: Ability and active identification with the goal of getting things right on the first go at a precision-level which lawyers simply need - all the while being swift and having a healthy sense of urgency; Ability and willingness to anticipate, follow-up and follow-through.

Have a Get Stuff Done attitude & Must hold self -Accountable for commitments and deadlines; Active willingness to identify with the organization's and team’s professional problems and needs. Proven Ability to multi-task and to show Calm, and Perseverance under pressure

Fun: Position requires demonstrated poise, must be trustworthy and able to keep matters highly confidential, and have a pleasant personality- good sense of humor which is compatible with our overall center atmosphere.

Physical demands
Physical requirements can vary. These must be reviewed with management. However, in general, the position requires the following physical activities:
• Ability to lift minimum of 5 pounds to a maximum of 20 pounds unassisted; able to sit for extended periods of time with some standing, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, lifting; moderate range of body motions.
• Ability to hear and interact by phone and in person clearly and efficiently.
• Ability to use computer and all peripherals as needed to meet goals.

Work environment
Job required tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but may require performing unplanned Level I tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues; however, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment and appropriate personal protection measures are required in those instances. Normal hazards are associated with business travel.

Language skills
Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.

Ability to read, speak, and write Arabic with clarity of expression sufficient to communicate technical and complex concepts to teammates, patients, and patient’s family members in clear and easily and understandable terms required (moderate proficiency in English highly preferred)

Ability to understand clinical/medical vocabulary written or spoken in English would be preferred

Interested?
Apply via the link below. (Copy and paste the link in your webbrowser).

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Agency calls not appreciated.

Keywords:
Pharmacy, Dialysis, Health Care, Saudi Arabia, Pharmacist.

تفاصيل الوظيفة

المجال الوظيفي:
مجموع الشواغر:
1 .
نوع الوظيفة:
الجنس:
لا تفضيل
أدنى مؤهل:
شهادة ماجستير
المستوى المهني:
موظف مهني
أدنى خبرة:
3 سنوات
رخصة العمل:
Saudi Arabia
آخر تاريخ للتقديم:
ديسمبر ۲۴, ۲۰۱۴
تاريخ الاعلان:
سبتمبر ۲۳, ۲۰۱۴

DaVita.

الصيدلة / والبحوث السريرية · 1501-2000 موظف - الأحساء

DaVita is the dialysis division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., a Fortune 500® company that, through its operating divisions, provides a variety of health care services to patient populations throughout the United States and abroad. A leading provider of kidney care in the United States, DaVita delivers dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita strives to improve patients’ quality of life by innovating clinical care, and by offering integrated treatment plans, personalized care teams and convenient health-management services. As of December 31, 2013, DaVita operated or provided administrative services at 2,074 outpatient dialysis centers located in the United States serving approximately 163,000 patients. The company also operated 73 outpatient dialysis centers located in 10 countries outside the United States. DaVita supports numerous programs dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change in communities around the world. The company’s leadership development initiatives and social responsibility efforts have been recognized by Fortune, Modern Healthcare, Newsweek and WorldBlu.

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