Job Description:
- Accurately fill and dispense paediatric prescriptions in accordance with legal, regulatory, and hospital standards.
- Review and verify prescriptions and doctors' orders to ensure appropriate therapy, dosage, and administration routes for paediatric patients.
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews to identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, and necessary dosing adjustments specific to paediatric patients.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy and enhance patient safety.
- Educate patients and their families about medications, including proper usage and potential side effects.
- Review and manage medication orders for paediatric patients, ensuring safety and efficacy.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize pharmacotherapy and provide drug information.
- Monitor patient responses to medications and adjust therapy as needed.
- Provide accurate, current drug information regarding paediatric medications to physicians, nurses, patients, and caregivers.
- Educate patients and caregivers on medication use, including potential side effects and proper administration techniques.
- Assist in training and developing pharmacy technicians to ensure they are proficient in managing paediatric medications.
- Provide ongoing education and support to pharmacy staff on best practices and advances in paediatric pharmacy.
- Engage in clinical research and contribute to the education of pharmacy students and residents.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing pharmacy operations and patient care.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new protocols and best practices in paediatric pharmacy services.
- Manage inventory, including the ordering, receiving, and stocking of paediatric medications.
- Ensure adherence to hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in all pharmacy operations.
- Review of SOPs/policies/procedures e.g. Paediatric BMT Nutrition SOP with paediatric dietician.
- Validated EPIC medication order builds for paediatrics for NCID Outbreak.
- Assist in maintaining accurate patient records, including prescription and billing documentation.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of paediatric formularies.
- Implement and monitor safety protocols to minimize medication errors and ensure the highest standards of patient care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to address and resolve medication-related concerns.
Job Requirements:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) / Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent, from an accredited institution; recognised by the Singapore Pharmacy Board for registration.
- Registered with Singapore Pharmacy Council.
- Clinical pharmacy experience in a paediatric setting preferred.
- Experience with medication therapy management and patient counselling is highly desirable.
- Preferably 1 years’ experience in hospital.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy management systems.
- Knowledge of paediatric pharmacotherapy and drug interactions.
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must be fully vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccinations.
DID: 6232 7810
