Pharmacist at Lagoon Hospitals

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Job Description

• This role is responsible for attending to clients and patients professionally in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies.
• This role is available at our Ikoyi facility. Candidates with close proximity to Ikoyi are encouraged to apply.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Drug dispensing activities
• Provide drug information and advice to other healthcare professionals within the hospital.
• Provide professional service, information, counselling and advice to patients on medicines supplied.
• Stock Management.
• Report dispensing errors and adverse drug reactions.
• Accurate endorsement of prescriptions for billing purposes and appropriate provision of drugs to various categories of patients.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the pharmacy.
• Comply with the use of Standard Operating Procedures and policies / adherence to quality standards.
• Review of each prescription or order to ensure the appropriateness of the medication for the patient and his or her clinical needs.
• Verification at the time of administration that the medication is exactly as ordered or prescribed.

Key Result Areas / Performance Goals

• Prompt reporting of dispensing errors and adverse drug reactions.
• Adequate professional record keeping
• Confidentiality and Prompt response to patients’ needs
• Compliance with SOPS / adherence to quality standards
• Reducing stock outs to the barest minimum.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• 2-3 years post NYSC is desirable.
• Valid Pharmacists' practicing license.

Core Competencies:

• Computer literacy
• Good organizational skills
• Honesty and reliability
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to details.