Pharmacist at Reliance HMO

Job Summary

• Our pharmacist will work with teams of pharmacy technicians at multiple locations to supervise procurement, manage supply chains and dispensation of high-quality medications to patients located across the country.
• The pharmacist is responsible for measuring, monitoring and improving metrics related to the efficiency of pharmacy program and patient satisfaction.
• The successful candidate will be a confident analytical thinker with skills in data entry and analysis as well as the ability to teach and train other health staff.

Job Description

• Use data on prescribing patterns to build and manage formulary and inventory to maximize value and prevent waste.
•  Participate in the design and optimization of IT systems for medication order entry, filling and dispensation to improve staff efficiency and decrease waiting time.
• Ensure department compliance with professional standards and legal and regulatory requirements regarding purchasing and storage of pharmaceutical inventory. 
• Identify, measure, monitor and improve key metrics for improving pharmaceutical quality and care.
• Oversee infection control procedures and documentation (e.g., personal protective equipment [PPE], needle recapping) for pharmaceuticals and consumables.
• Design systems to improve productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction measures.
• Communicate key changes and updates to pharmaceutical plans and policies.
• Manage undesired behaviours, safety events and other activities that adversely affect the quality of pharmacy care and improve patient outcomes.
• Coach pharmacy staff in utilizing feedback and data to improve performance.
• Prepare reports for all staff on relevant key performance metrics.

Requirements

• B. Pharm Degree from an accredited institution.
• 0 - 1 year post NYSC clinical experience in Clinic, Hospital, Community or retail setting.
• PCN license
• Expertise in counselling and educating patients for primary care conditions for children, adults and antenatal/postnatal.
• Expertise in counselling and educating patients for chronic illnesses including hypertension, diabetes and peptic ulcers.
• Research or data analysis experience managing large data sets using Excel, stata or other data software is an added advantage.
• Experience managing a team including technicians is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools especially Excel.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis and review is necessary.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to communicate medical concepts in clear layman language.