Pharmacist - Community Pharmacy Services (CPS)

Job Summary:

The Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient packing of medications for patients, wards, and nursing homes. This includes verifying prescriptions, supervising the packing process, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The role also involves supporting medication review activities, system operations, and continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Medication Supply & Dispensing

• Verify and process medication orders received from nursing homes /Ward.
• Review prescriptions /medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and potential drug interactions.
• Pack medications into blister packs, sachets, or containers according to prescribed instructions
• Oversee Pharmacy Packing Service (PPS), ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Perform final check of packed medications before delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of packing area
• Assist in inventory management and stock rotation, and replenishment

1. Medication Review & Optimisation

• Conduct regular medication reviews for nursing home residents (e.g., twice yearly or as needed).
• Identify potential drug-related problems and recommend interventions.
• Collaborate with prescribers and nursing staff to optimize pharmacotherapy.

1. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to MOH guidelines and other regulatory requirements for medication supply.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all medication packing and supply activities.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, incident reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

1. Operational & System Support

• Work closely with IT/technical teams to ensure smooth functioning of Automated packing systems and software interfaces.
• Support enhancements to ordering, packing, and billing processes.
• Assist in workflow planning to meet service delivery timelines and performance standards.

Requirements:

• Degree in Pharmacy and valid registration with the SPC
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with automated packing systems (preferred but not required)