NetcareHospital Pharmacist
Mar. 2021 - Oct. 2021South AfricaRESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING;
-Implement and maintain pharmaceutical evaluation (clinical ward round) of hospital In-patients as per Netcare Hospital Clinical Ward Round specifications.
-Complete ward rounds regularly in accordance with hospital needs and resources available
-Dispense prescriptions (hospital and retail)
-Ensure maximum safety of patients by providing advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug
interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines
-Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements
-Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements
-Ward rounds included special focus on Antibiotics usage, high alert drugs and feeds
-Ensure pharmaceutical evaluation (clinical ward round) with respect to individualized medication regimens, continuous therapeutic drug monitoring, clinical intervention, pharmaco-dynamic and pharmacokinetic consultation
-Assist and offer advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interaction and proper storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team+-Advise and provide information regarding general health matters, including the effective use of medicines, treatment for general diseases, primary health care, screening services, essential medication, mother and
child healthcare services, family planning and immunization
-Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling and packaging of medicines to ensure safety, efficacy and quality thereof.