Pharmacist (Kingston & St. Catherine, Jamaica)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Pharmacist in Kingston and St. Catherine.

Responsibilities:

• Dispense  and review prescriptions to ensure accuracy, and compliance with professional and Jamaican regulatory requirements
• Be able to collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review and evaluate patient effectiveness
• Counsel customers on the selectionof medication brands, medical equipment and health-care supplies
• Keep records and other administrative tasks to include insurance claims
• Develop pharmacological knowledge by participating in training pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students and pharmacy interns
• Be willing to work flexible hours including public holidays, weekends and evenings
• Educate patient on medication use, storage and side effects
• Have excellent supervisory skills include inventory management and purchasing
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications from a reconized institution
• Be a fully registered pharmacist with a valid license to practice by the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
• Have at least two (2) years practical experiecne
• as a Pharmacist
• Dispense and review prescriptions to ensure accuracy, and compliance with professional and Jamaican regulatory requirements
• Be proficient in the Choice Computer Works program
• Have excellent communication, detail-oriented, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Exercise high level of confidentiality and professionalism

Must have:

• Valid food handler's permit
• Clean police record

Kindly submit your application letter and resume no later than Friday, October 5, 2018.

Please note that while we appreciateall applications, only shot-listed applicants will be contacted.

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