Pharmacist ( Night Shift-Beirut)

-Oversees the work activities of all pharmacy technicians and orderlies.

- Dispenses prescribed medications to patients accurately.

- Reviews physician prescriptions for drug interactions, contraindications, and dosage accuracy.

- Ensures compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulations governing the distribution of medications

- Ensures that medications are stored properly and that stock levels are maintained.

- Collaborates with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.

- Provides drug therapy advice, guidance, and education to healthcare teams.

- Participates in rounds, offering input on appropriate drug use, alternative therapies, and adjusting dosages.

- Educates patients on the safe use of prescribed medications, potential side effects, and any precautions.

- Answers patient inquiries related to medications and address concerns about drug therapy.

- Maintains accurate records for all medication dispensed, controlled substances, and pharmaceutical inventories.

- Monitors and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.

- Controls the proper delivery of drugs (packaging, preparation, labeling).

- Controls drugs expiry dates and take appropriate action.

- Controls the occasional drug selling to out-patients.

- Ensures that all medications meet regulatory and safety standards.

- Assists in the training of pharmacy interns, residents, or technicians.

- Oversees the proper reception and storage of drugs as well as the remaining stock.

- Ensures proper repackaging and labeling of some drugs.

- Conducts periodical medication floors inspection.

- Distributes and maintains updated records of all controlled drugs.

- Compounds specific drugs and control the preparation of solutions.

- Contributes in the Continuous Education Programs held in the hospitals

- Performs duties related to chemo-preparation room.

- Reviews chemotherapy protocols for appropriateness.

- Informs the Chief Pharmacist about the stock and problems related to the IV division.

- Replaces the IV technician during his absence and when needed.

- Stays on-call during pharmacy closing hours.

- Assists the Chief Pharmacist in conducting clinical trials.

- Assists the Chief Pharmacist in preparing drugs related guidelines and pharmacy reports