MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. SPECIFIC (50%)

•  Provide drug information and clinical advice to other healthcare professionals and patients.
•  Assist in the preparation and administrative work for all Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee matters, including
  • Writing drug evaluation reports to justify formulary revisions
  • Assisting with systems set-up for drug use
  • Communicating formulary revisions to other healthcare professionals
  • Analyzing and reporting data on drug utilization patterns or adverse drug reactions
•  Work and coordinate with intra- and inter-department stakeholders to provide smooth and safe flows of medication use within the hospital.
•  Participate in drug information/medication safety activities as required by Pharmacy.
•  Assist in training of pre-registration pharmacists and pharmacy students in the drug information section.

2. GENERAL (50%)

•  Conduct clinical review for appropriateness of medication orders.
•  Dispense medications to patients, explaining the indications for drug therapy and instructions for administration
•  Other administrative work or duties as directed by the supervisors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

(A)               SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) from an accredited University recognized by the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• 2-3 years of working experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of drug information resources and medical literature evaluation, and strong communication skills (written and verbal) preferred.

(B)               PROFESSIONAL LICENCE

• Registered pharmacist with the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Valid practicing certificate.