The posting
1. Job Title
Inpatient Pharmacist (IP Pharmacist)
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Department: Pharmacy / Clinical Pharmacy
Reports to: Pharmacy Manager / Chief Pharmacist
2. Job Summary
The Inpatient Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to hospitalized patients by reviewing medication orders, verifying prescriptions, dispensing medications, monitoring drug therapy, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to promote patient safety and optimal clinical outcomes.
3. Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Review and verify inpatient medication orders for accuracy, appropriate dosage, frequency, route, and duration.
- Check for drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, therapeutic duplication, and medication-related problems.
- Prepare, dispense, label, and distribute medications to inpatient wards, ICU, ER, and other hospital departments.
- Ensure accurate medication supply according to hospital policies and physician orders.
- Perform medication reconciliation during patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Monitor and maintain proper storage conditions, temperature logs, and expiry dates of medications.
- Manage controlled drugs, narcotics, psychotropic medications, and other restricted medications according to UAE regulations.
- Handle high-alert medications and look-alike/sound-alike (LASA) medications safely.
- Provide drug information and medication counselling to doctors, nurses, patients, and caregivers.
- Identify, document, and report medication errors and adverse drug reactions (ADR).
- Maintain adequate stock levels and ensure proper inventory management.
- Check emergency medication supplies, crash carts, antidotes, and ward stock.
- Participate in pharmacy audits, quality improvement activities, and medication safety programs.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with hospital policies and Department of Health (DoH) Abu Dhabi requirements.
These duties reflect current inpatient pharmacy practices and Abu Dhabi healthcare standards.
4. Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (BPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- Valid DoH Abu Dhabi Pharmacist License or applicable eligibility.
- Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of UAE pharmacy regulations and medication management standards.
5. Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics.
- Prescription screening and medication verification.
- Knowledge of inpatient pharmacy operations.
- Understanding of IV medications and dosage calculations.
- Knowledge of narcotic and controlled medication management.
- Medication safety and error prevention.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Computer literacy and hospital information system (HIS) knowledge.
- Ability to work rotational shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Prescription dispensing accuracy.
- Reduction in medication errors.
- Timely medication dispensing and delivery.
- Compliance with medication storage requirements.
- Controlled drug documentation accuracy.
- Inventory and expiry management.
- Compliance with hospital policies and DoH standards.
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives.
7. UAE Regulatory Requirements
For Abu Dhabi hospitals, the pharmacist should:
- Maintain the appropriate DoH professional licence.
- Follow DoH medication management and pharmacy standards.
- Comply with controlled drug handling and documentation requirements.
- Follow hospital infection control and patient safety policies.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and professional ethics.
