Amana Healthcare Bahrain

Clinical Pharmacist

Manama, BahrainPosted 1 weeks ago

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Salary
AED 117k–175k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Healthcare & Medical
Work mode
On site

About the role

Overview Amana Healthcare, brought to you by M42 and Mumtalakat, is pleased to announce the first Amana Healthcare facility in Bahrain, located in Al Jasra. This world-class hospital will provide long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation services. M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale. Job Summary The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to ensure the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medications. The role collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimise medication therapy, improve patient outcomes, and support medication safety and quality initiatives in accordance with organisational policies and regulatory standards. The role is aligned with pharmaceutical care, medication management, and patient safety responsibilities identified within the M42 pharmacy framework. Major Responsibilities • Review, assess, and optimise medication therapy by evaluating prescriptions for appropriateness, dosage, interactions, contraindications, and therapeutic effectiveness. • Participate in multidisciplinary clinical rounds and provide evidence-based medication recommendations to physicians and healthcare teams. • Monitor patient response to medication therapy and recommend adjustments to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. • Provide medication counselling and education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding medication use, side effects, and adherence. • Support medication safety programmes, including adverse drug reaction monitoring, medication error reporting, and risk mitigation initiatives. • Develop and implement clinical pharmacy protocols, guidelines, and formulary management activities based on current best practices and evidence-based medicine. • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with medication management standards, accreditation requirements, and regulatory guidelines. • Conduct medication reconciliation during admission, transfer, and discharge processes to promote continuity of care. • Contribute to quality improvement projects, audits, and clinical research activities related to medication use and patient safety. • Provide education and training to healthcare staff, pharmacy interns, and students on medication-related topics and best practices. • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and pharmaceutical records in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements. • Promote rational and cost-effective medication use while ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution. • Current NHRA Pharmacist License or eligibility for licensure. • Minimum 3 to 5 years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital or healthcare setting. • Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and clinical pharmacy practices

Requirements

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution. Current NHRA Pharmacist License or eligibility for licensure. Minimum 3 to 5 years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital or healthcare setting. Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and clinical pharmacy practices.

Responsibilities

Review, assess, and optimise medication therapy by evaluating prescriptions for appropriateness, dosage, interactions, contraindications, and therapeutic effectiveness. Participate in multidisciplinary clinical rounds and provide evidence-based medication recommendations to physicians and healthcare teams. Monitor patient response to medication therapy and recommend adjustments to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. Provide medication counselling and education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding medication use, side effects, and adherence. Support medication safety programmes, including adverse drug reaction monitoring, medication error reporting, and risk mitigation initiatives. Develop and implement clinical pharmacy protocols, guidelines, and formulary management activities based on current best practices and evidence-based medicine. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with medication management standards, accreditation requirements, and regulatory guidelines. Conduct medication reconciliation during admission, transfer, and discharge processes to promote continuity of care. Contribute to quality improvement projects, audits, and clinical research activities related to medication use and patient safety. Provide education and training to healthcare staff, pharmacy interns, and students on medication-related topics and best practices. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and pharmaceutical records in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements. Promote rational and cost-effective medication use while ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.

Skills

  • Pharmacotherapy
  • Medication safety
  • Clinical pharmacy practices
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Formulary management
  • Adverse drug reaction monitoring
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Evidence-based medicine
  • Clinical rounds participation
  • Patient counselling
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Quality improvement
  • Audits
  • Clinical research

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