Total 10 Senior Executive pharmacist job vacancies in D19 Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Sengkang, Punggol

Pre-Registration Pharmacists / Pharmacists

The Institute of Mental Health is a 2,000 bed acute tertiary psychiatric hospital. We offer a comprehensive range of psychiatric, rehabilitative and counselling services for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly.

The Challenges

You will provide patient-centred services to the different sub-specialties of psychiatry and mental health. You will:

• provide professional and clinical services
• attend multi-disciplinary rounds to contribute to patients’ drug therapy management and answer drug queries
• provide pharmaceutical care services
• provide medication education and counselling
• provide drug information services
• conduct training and education sessions
• run medication management clinic for outpatients
• supervise a team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants
• participate in clinical research

The Requirements
• Degree in Pharmacy that is registrable in Singapore
• Pharmacists with hospital working experience are preferred (Pre-Registration Pharmacists are welcome to apply).

• Candidates with multiple years of releant experience will be considered for a Senior Pharmacist position.

Join Siena Health as a Pharmacist!

Overview

Reporting to the Pharmacy Section In-Charge, you will help provide safe, efficient and timely distribution (dispensing) of drugs in NUH. You will coordinate activities in your area of purview to be in line with the objectives of the pharmacy department.

Job Description

You will be responsible for the following:

· Review written order form (medication chart, medication record or prescription) to determine the drug needs of the patient, ensuring that overdoses have not been prescribed, that no toxic reactions will result from administration to the patient and that all drug orders are specific (contact physicians as necessary to review ambiguous or illegible prescriptions)

· Fill prescriptions as ordered by attending physician by:

I. Filling bottles, packaging material, dosage form and other packaging forms with measured amounts of medication in accordance with prescription specifications

II. Documenting supplies used and labelling containers (including directions for use)

· Supervise the compounding and/or dispensing of medication (unit dose, intravenous admixtures, investigational drugs and outpatient prescriptions)

· Explain directions for prescription use (drug therapy) to patients

· Monitor response of patient to prescribed drug therapy

· Make recommendations about appropriate drug therapy to doctors

· Carry out medication reconciliation when appropriate

· Report adverse drug reactions encountered by patients

· Provide information to other health professionals

· Ensure patients receive their medicines correctly in a timely manner

· Informs prescribers of any drug interaction, adverse drug reactions, contraindications

· Maintains a shelf inventory of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, ensuring that storage is in accordance with security, environmental and product shelf life parameters

· Implement and adhere to the policies, practices and regulations established by the Pharmacy Department, various NUH management committees and outside regulatory agencies pertaining to pharmacy

· Perform inspections of drug storage areas throughout the hospital and performs other job-related duties as assigned

· Treat each patient, visitor and employee with compassion, courtesy and tact

· Assist in acquisition of special items for patients with approval from senior pharmacist

· Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

· Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college by Singapore Pharmacy Council.

· Registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council

· Able to work independently and in a team.

· Good listening and communication skills.

· Possess basic supervisory and management skills

· Flexibility to work on weekends/public holidays occasionally.

Interested applicants are invited to email a detailed resume stating your current and expected salary and your preference towards an inpatient or outpatient role to [email protected].

Please indicate in the subject title as: "Applying for position of Senior/Pharmacist, (Contract)”.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Us

Siena Health is an integrated healthcare company that focuses on making quality healthcare accessible and simple for all. We have thousands of satisfied customers and are pleased to be one of the highest-rated digital healthcare platforms.

Job Description

At Siena Health, the Product Development Executive is responsible for identifying and discovering products that bring benefits to our customers in all aspects of health, skincare and haircare. You will be involved with sourcing and also helping to develop products for us. You will work with operations and closely with counterpart suppliers and the marketing team.

Key Role and Responsibilities

The Product Development Executive will need to be in the know about market trends, consumer insights, and commercial viability of products and is always ready to discover unique products to expand our existing product line. You need to be passionate about supplements and know the difference between magnesium oxide and magnesium glycinate. You're also an outstanding project team player who is able to manage and coordinate our suppliers and marketing team to prioritize and launch products on schedule and within specifications.

You will be playing an active role:

• To maintain a master sourcing list to track potential and existing suppliers comparing lead time, cost, quality, and other specifications.
• To service and develop relationships with existing and potential suppliers.
• To be familiar with the regulatory requirements of products to launch in different markets.
• To relentlessly follow up with suppliers and counterparts, ensure datelines are met and take initiative at work.
• To maintain and check product documentation (ie: Certificate of Analysis, Material Safety Data Sheet, Final Artwork, etc.)
• To handle the procurement of medication, raw materials, packaging material, etc.
• To source for shipping logistics based on budget and lead time available.
• To lead research and generate technical product information for sales & marketing purposes
• To be responsible for expanding market share and exploring new business opportunities including exclusive distribution rights for products
• To manage the forecasting supply and demand of products.
• Be intimately involved with clinic operations

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be discovery-driven, be proactive, take initiative, and have a keen eye for unique products. You will also need to be knowledgeable in many areas such as different product regulations, logistics, and nutraceutical raw materials.

There is a huge amount of autonomy attached to these roles — we like to hire great people, provide them with the resources they need, and trust them to make great decisions.

This role is a training ground for individuals who will eventually become:

• Product Development Lead and/or Purchase Lead

As we continue our journey of building and scaling Siena Health, there will be opportunities to lead new ventures, markets, partnerships, and new distribution channels.

We’re looking for:

Your Experience

• At least 2 years in procurement / product development
• Experience in healthcare / FMCG / nutraceutical / pharmaceutical industry
• Bachelor degree in Pharmacy

Your Skills

• Ability to speak and write in English fluently
• Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills
• Ability to multi-task, proactive, and take initiative

Why Siena Health?

• We’re one of the fastest-growing healthcare ventures in Asia
• Free annual medical screening and subsidized treatments

About ALPS

ALPS Pte Ltd, set up in 2018 as part of Ministry of Health’s (MOH) strategic thrust in delivering value-based supply chain solutions to public healthcare.

As the public healthcare supply chain agency, we design and execute a national level end-to-end supply chain

blueprint in partnership with 27 Public Healthcare Institutions (PHIs) in Singapore.

Our employees are key to our excellence – the heartbeat in sustaining our mission, developing new capabilities and re-engineering processes to future-proof Singapore’s healthcare supply chain landscape –making it more sustainable and resilient.

An exciting career awaits you at ALPS. Join us to embark on a meaning career that brings value and impact to the population. Apply now if that sounds like something you would like to be a part of.

About The Role

As Senior Principal Pharmacist, you will oversee and manage overall supply chain operations of site team for drugs and pharmaceutical products. This includes procurement, inventory management and stock distribution:

Key Responsibilities

• Manage expectations and work closely with clinical pharmacists &/or physicians on alternate sources & drugs when usual sources have supply issues.
• Ensure proper and comprehensive evaluation of all drugs and gather inputs from key stakeholders (physicians, nurses and/or clinical pharmacists).
• Represents institution as evaluation committee member in evaluation of drugs and pharmaceutical products.
• Ensure availability and accessibility of drugs for all patient care setting.
• To keep optimal inventory to achieve optimal stock availability vs overstocking and avoid wastages.
• Work closely with pharmacy inventory team on inventory management of all pharmacy sections, support stock take activities and reporting.
• Participate in key activities and related operational workgroups, quality improvement/productivity projects, management of critical supplies & stocks, attend management meetings at the supporting site.

Procurement

• Timely sourcing and processing of purchase requests from users – Purchase requests must be fulfilled on time in order not to affect patient's treatment plan.
• Ensure purchases are performed in accordance to procurement policy.
• Verify and submit requirements of national contracts taking into considerations past usage and future trends of disease treatment protocols that aligns with MOH directives and international guidelines.
• Achieve cost-savings from purchases (Group/cluster contracts and institution quotations/negotiations)

Logistic/ Inventory management

• Manage controlled drugs, distribute effectively and in accordance to requirements of Misuse of Drug Acts.
• Ensure continuity of critical supplies or alternate products during exceptional periods.
• Minimize total value of goods written-off (Pharmacy Store and all pharmacy sections/substores).
• Achieve minimal stock discrepancy of total physical stock vs inventory system.
• Maintain targeted annual stockturn per year (pharmacy)

Others

• Material /item code creation and updates. Timely and accurate maintenance of PHI pharmacy systems (SAP & dispensing systems) on cost price, selling price, drug class and drug subsidy status/type.
• Handle audit queries in all related areas

People Management

• Stakeholder management at supporting site
• Lead and motivate the team at site

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) / Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Registered pharmacist with the Singapore Pharmacy Council
• Relevant experience in Procurement and inventory management of drugs and pharmaceutical products
• Good knowledge in SAP-MM, Microsoft office, excel and powerpoint.
• Good negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated, independent worker with team spirit and good problem solver

Benefits

• Competitive paid-leave entitlements including family care leave
• Performance bonus and AWS
• Annual salary increment
• Health insurance and dental coverage
• Learning and development opportunities
• Rotation opportunities for career progression
• Maternity Medical Benefit

How to apply

Please include the following information in your resume for speedier processing.

• Current salary
• Expected salary
• Reason for leaving each company
• Date of availability or notice period

By submitting any application or resume to us, you will be deemed to have agreed and consented to us collecting, using, retaining and disclosing your information to potential hiring managers for their consideration. All information will be treated with highest confidentiality.

We regret to inform that only-shortlisted candidates would be notified.

We wish you all the best in your career search.

Overview

Reporting to the Pharmacy Section In-Charge, you will help provide safe, efficient and timely distribution (dispensing) of drugs in NUH. You will coordinate activities in your area of purview to be in line with the objectives of the pharmacy department.

Job Description

You will be responsible for the following:

· Review written order form (medication chart, medication record or prescription) to determine the drug needs of the patient, ensuring that overdoses have not been prescribed, that no toxic reactions will result from administration to the patient and that all drug orders are specific (contact physicians as necessary to review ambiguous or illegible prescriptions)

· Fill prescriptions as ordered by attending physician by:

I. Filling bottles, packaging material, dosage form and other packaging forms with measured amounts of medication in accordance with prescription specifications

II. Documenting supplies used and labelling containers (including directions for use)

· Supervise the compounding and/or dispensing of medication (unit dose, intravenous admixtures, investigational drugs and outpatient prescriptions)

· Explain directions for prescription use (drug therapy) to patients

· Monitor response of patient to prescribed drug therapy

· Make recommendations about appropriate drug therapy to doctors

· Carry out medication reconciliation when appropriate

· Report adverse drug reactions encountered by patients

· Provide information to other health professionals

· Ensure patients receive their medicines correctly in a timely manner

· Informs prescribers of any drug interaction, adverse drug reactions, contraindications

· Maintains a shelf inventory of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, ensuring that storage is in accordance with security, environmental and product shelf life parameters

· Implement and adhere to the policies, practices and regulations established by the Pharmacy Department, various NUH management committees and outside regulatory agencies pertaining to pharmacy

· Perform inspections of drug storage areas throughout the hospital and performs other job-related duties as assigned

· Treat each patient, visitor and employee with compassion, courtesy and tact

· Assist in acquisition of special items for patients with approval from senior pharmacist

· Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

· Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college by Singapore Pharmacy Council.

· Registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council

· Able to work independently and in a team.

· Good listening and communication skills.

· Possess basic supervisory and management skills

· Flexibility to work on weekends/public holidays occasionally.

Interested applicants are invited to email a detailed resume stating your current and expected salary and your preference towards an inpatient or outpatient role to [email protected].

Please indicate in the subject title as: "Applying for position of Senior Pharmacist, (Contract)”.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Overview

Reporting to the Pharmacy Section In-Charge, you will help provide safe, efficient and timely distribution (dispensing) of drugs in NUH. You will coordinate activities in your area of purview to be in line with the objectives of the pharmacy department.

Job Description

You will be responsible for the following:

· Review written order form (medication chart, medication record or prescription) to determine the drug needs of the patient, ensuring that overdoses have not been prescribed, that no toxic reactions will result from administration to the patient and that all drug orders are specific (contact physicians as necessary to review ambiguous or illegible prescriptions)

· Fill prescriptions as ordered by attending physician by:

I. Filling bottles, packaging material, dosage form and other packaging forms with measured amounts of medication in accordance with prescription specifications

II. Documenting supplies used and labelling containers (including directions for use)

· Supervise the compounding and/or dispensing of medication (unit dose, intravenous admixtures, investigational drugs and outpatient prescriptions)

· Explain directions for prescription use (drug therapy) to patients

· Monitor response of patient to prescribed drug therapy

· Make recommendations about appropriate drug therapy to doctors

· Carry out medication reconciliation when appropriate

· Report adverse drug reactions encountered by patients

· Provide information to other health professionals

· Ensure patients receive their medicines correctly in a timely manner

· Informs prescribers of any drug interaction, adverse drug reactions, contraindications

· Maintains a shelf inventory of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, ensuring that storage is in accordance with security, environmental and product shelf life parameters

· Implement and adhere to the policies, practices and regulations established by the Pharmacy Department, various NUH management committees and outside regulatory agencies pertaining to pharmacy

· Perform inspections of drug storage areas throughout the hospital and performs other job-related duties as assigned

· Treat each patient, visitor and employee with compassion, courtesy and tact

· Assist in acquisition of special items for patients with approval from senior pharmacist

· Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

· Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college by Singapore Pharmacy Council.

· Registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council

· Able to work independently and in a team.

· Good listening and communication skills.

· Possess basic supervisory and management skills

· Flexibility to work on weekends/public holidays occasionally.

Interested applicants are invited to email a detailed resume stating your current and expected salary and your preference towards an inpatient or outpatient role to [email protected].

Please indicate in the subject title as: "Applying for position of Senior Pharmacist, (Contract)”.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

You will provide pharmaceutical care services by ensuring optimal patient outcome, manage inventory and ensure that drugs are dispensed according to protocol and legal requirements. You will also ensure smooth daily operations and profitability of the pharmacy.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Professional Services
• Accountable for accurate dispensing of medicine to the right patient
• Monitor the activities of assigned pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labelling and delivery of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with physicians’ prescriptions.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled drugs and the maintenance of required needs, to reduce risks of errors.
• Clarify and resolve any prescription ambiguities with the prescribers.
• Identify, assess and resolve any drug-related problems, advise doctors on suitable drugs that provide the best outcome for patients.
• Advise patients and care providers of potential drug interactions, possible side effects, storage information and instructions on how to use their medications.
• Address the needs of the patient for information in order to enhance compliance and self-care.
• Motivate team members to achieve high standards of professional counselling.
• Provide information and advice to healthcare professionals and the community on the selection, dosages, interactions and side effects of medications.
• Offer self-care management advice on minor ailments and health promotion.
• Provide ambulatory care services
• Provide specialized services to help patients manage chronic conditions.
• Monitor the health and progress of patients to ensure the safe and effective use of medication.
• Refer patients to other healthcare professionals and agencies when appropriate.
• Ensure that the team provides professional and courteous service to all patients/customers at all times.

2. Inventory
• Ensure that medications are stored appropriately in the pharmacy, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
• Comply with control procedures for loss prevention.
• Enforce security measures for the storage of controlled substances.
• Assist in managing inventory to ensure an optimum level
• Approve orders of pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies and drugs.
• Ensure stock turn days do not exceed KPI targets.
• Conduct stock takes and cycle counts according to the approved policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular checks on expiry date to reduce wastages.
• Assist in preparing reports for cold chain break or other incidents involving inventory.
• Conduct regular audit of all drugs kept in the E-kits, E-trolleys, treatment rooms and immunization rooms in the polyclinics.

3. Staff Training & Development
• Orientate and induct newly recruited pharmacy technicians/assistants.
• Provide training and guidance of pharmacy students and pharmacy technician students on attachment.
• Conduct regular training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills of team members and ensure that target training and continuing education hours are met.

4. Administration
Assist the Clinic Pharmacy Manager in the following:
• Maintain the administrative functions necessary for pharmacy operation.
• Adhere to and perform regular audit checks on the accounting, cash handling procedures and policies.
• Prepare the necessary reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Give regular feedback on improving processes and practices.
• Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, inventories and controlled drugs registries.
• Assist in scheduling manpower to ensure smooth daily workflow.
• Ensure proper housekeeping of the trading area, dispensary and storeroom.
• Ensure the merchandise is displayed according to set planograms.
• Monitor the profitability of the retail store and suggest action plans or possible products ranges to improve sales performance.
• Investigate and handle patient complaints and dispensing errors promptly.
• Report to the Head of Department (Pharmacy Practice) on dispensing errors and to Head of Department (Pharmacy Operations) on patient complaints.

5. Regulatory
• Ensure applicable laws and regulations are met and relevant documentation of compliance is maintained.
• Comply to policies, guidelines or advisories issued by any government agency or the Ministry of Health.

6. General
• Coach and supervise team members.
• Participate in work place improvement projects/ activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer.

Job Requirements
• Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with Singapore Pharmacy Council and Form A license with Health Sciences Authority
• Keep abreast with changing medical treatments by attending continuing medical education talks and seminars. Achieve mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points and target training hours per year.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate information and ideas well to other healthcare professionals and patients.
• Must have initiative, drive and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be team-oriented
• Possess good organisational, analytical and excellent communication skills

Working Hours
5.5 days’ work week

Work Location

National University Polyclinic (NUP) - West region

Overview

Reporting to the Pharmacy Section In-Charge, you will help provide safe, efficient and timely distribution (dispensing) of drugs in NUH. You will coordinate activities in your area of purview to be in line with the objectives of the pharmacy department.

Job Description

You will be responsible for the following:

· Review written order form (medication chart, medication record or prescription) to determine the drug needs of the patient, ensuring that overdoses have not been prescribed, that no toxic reactions will result from administration to the patient and that all drug orders are specific (contact physicians as necessary to review ambiguous or illegible prescriptions)

· Fill prescriptions as ordered by attending physician by:

I. Filling bottles, packaging material, dosage form and other packaging forms with measured amounts of medication in accordance with prescription specifications

II. Documenting supplies used and labelling containers (including directions for use)

· Supervise the compounding and/or dispensing of medication (unit dose, intravenous admixtures, investigational drugs and outpatient prescriptions)

· Explain directions for prescription use (drug therapy) to patients

· Monitor response of patient to prescribed drug therapy

· Make recommendations about appropriate drug therapy to doctors

· Carry out medication reconciliation when appropriate

· Report adverse drug reactions encountered by patients

· Provide information to other health professionals

· Ensure patients receive their medicines correctly in a timely manner

· Informs prescribers of any drug interaction, adverse drug reactions, contraindications

· Maintains a shelf inventory of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, ensuring that storage is in accordance with security, environmental and product shelf life parameters

· Implement and adhere to the policies, practices and regulations established by the Pharmacy Department, various NUH management committees and outside regulatory agencies pertaining to pharmacy

· Perform inspections of drug storage areas throughout the hospital and performs other job-related duties as assigned

· Treat each patient, visitor and employee with compassion, courtesy and tact

· Assist in acquisition of special items for patients with approval from senior pharmacist

· Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

· Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college by Singapore Pharmacy Council.

· Registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council

· Able to work independently and in a team.

· Good listening and communication skills.

· Possess basic supervisory and management skills

· Flexibility to work on weekends/public holidays occasionally.

Interested applicants are invited to email a detailed resume stating your current and expected salary and your preference towards an inpatient or outpatient role to [email protected].

Please indicate in the subject title as: "Applying for position of (Senior) Pharmacist, (Contract)”.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description:

You will be responsible for the following:

• Review written order form (medication chart, medication record or prescription) to determine the drug needs of the patient, ensuring that overdoses have not been prescribed, that no toxic reactions will result from administration to the patient and that all drug orders are specific (contact physicians as necessary to review ambiguous or illegible prescriptions)
• Fill prescriptions as ordered by attending physician by:
• Filling bottles, packaging material, dosage form and other packaging forms with measured amounts of medication in accordance with prescription specifications
• Documenting supplies used and labelling containers (including directions for use)
• Supervise the compounding and/or dispensing of medication (unit dose, intravenous admixtures, investigational drugs and outpatient prescriptions)
• Explain directions for prescription use (drug therapy) to patients
• Monitor response of patient to prescribed drug therapy
• Make recommendations about appropriate drug therapy to doctors
• Carry out medication reconciliation when appropriate
• Report adverse drug reactions encountered by patients
• Provide information to other health professionals
• Ensure patients receive their medicines correctly in a timely manner
• Informs prescribers of any drug interaction, adverse drug reactions, contraindications
• Maintains a shelf inventory of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, ensuring that storage is in accordance with security, environmental and product shelf life parameters
• Implement and adhere to the policies, practices and regulations established by the Pharmacy Department, various NUH management committees and outside regulatory agencies pertaining to pharmacy
• Perform inspections of drug storage areas throughout the hospital and performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Treat each patient, visitor and employee with compassion, courtesy and tact
• Assist in acquisition of special items for patients with approval from Senior Pharmacist
• Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

Qualification:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college by Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council

Experience:

• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Possess basic supervisory and management skills
• Flexibility to work on weekends/public holidays occasionally.
• Able to perform Rotating Night Shift, if needed