Pharmacist I – UAE National

About the role

The In‑patient Pharmacist will ensure safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of medications to all in‑patient and ambulatory patients at Danat Al Emarat Hospital. The role supports high‑volume operations, promotes medication safety, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense in‑patient prescriptions in line with DOH, JCI, and hospital standards.
• Provide patient counseling on medication use, dosing, precautions, and storage.
• Maintain optimal patient flow by meeting dispensing time targets.
• Identify and resolve therapeutic duplications, drug interactions, and medication‑related issues.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to clarify and optimise medication orders.
• Support medication safety programmes, including LASA management and high‑alert medication guidelines.
• Manage inventory control, expiry monitoring, and proper storage conditions.
• Document interventions and participate in quality and performance improvement activities.
• Attend department meetings, training sessions, and competency assessments.

Required profile

• Valid UAE Pharmacist License/DOH license or eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
• Experience in an in‑patient or hospital pharmacy setting (preferred).

Required skills

• Medication dispensing
• Patient counseling
• Inventory management