وظيفة صيدلي وفني صيدلة (مخدرات) لدى مجموعة فقيه الصحية بمكة المكرمة

Job Purpose: 

Has overall responsibility for the control, storage, handling, dispensing and record keeping of N&C drugs and ensure their use is in full compliance with MOH and Regional Food and Drug Authority.

Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Reviews consumption of N&C medication in Fakeeh Care and sets the min-max for ordering in close collaboration with medication procurement unit manager. Ensures that adequate stock is available at all times.
• Follows on decisions of P&TC for introducing or deleting N&C drugs.
• Responsible for all communications with MOH and SFDA and ensure that all steps of handling of narcotic and controlled medications are in full compliance with these agencies.
• Responsible for physically receiving N&C drugs that are delivered by supplier.
• Responsible for oversight of stocking of N&C drugs in all Fakeeh Care user unit and in N&C drug unit and ensures that it meets regulatory bodies and Fakeeh Care policies.
• Responsible for oversight of distribution of N&C drugs into different user units of Fakeeh Care after ensuring that proper documentation and returned ampoules are available and accounted.
• Oversees the collection of dispensed ampules and prescriptions and ensures that they are stored in N&C drugs unit according to MOH standards.
• Reviews the results of investigational and OVR analysis for any N&C ampoules that get broken, stolen or unaccounted.
• Reviews all N&C prescriptions for accuracy and completion.
• Responsible for disposal of N&C empty/ expired ampoules and ensures this is done in compliance with regulatory bodies and Fakeeh Care policies.
• On quarterly basis submits the following indicators the Narcotic and Controlled Drugs subcommittee:

1. Percentage of formulary N&C drugs that went out of stock in Fakeeh care during the prior quarter.
2. Percentage of OVR’s and investigations related to N&C drugs that showed suggestion of misuse/ abuse.
3. Percentage of reviewed N&C prescriptions that were fully compliant with standards.

• Performs Final clearance of inpatient nurses, ER nurses and outpatient pharmacists that handle N&C drugs.
• Ensures all staff that prescribe, dispense and administer narcotic and controlled medication strictly follows N&C rules, guidelines and safety/security standards.
• Participates in the departmental performance improvement, educational and other clinical or administrative related activities.
• Actively participates in writing, reviewing and revising policies and procedures and medical guidelines related to use of N&C drugs.
• Ensures that all N&C medications are stored in safe cabinets as required by MOH, Regional Food and Drug Authority and Fakeeh Care policies.
• Ensures accurate records of all narcotic and controlled medications as per MOH and Regional Food and Drug Authority requirements.
• Conducts periodic auditing to all sub-stores, prepare and submit floor inspection reports to head of pharmacy.
• Prepares and submit semi-annual reports to MOH of inventory and consumption of N&C medications.
• Initiates drug exchange with other hospitals to manage over stocks or shortage of stock after head of pharmacy approval in coordination with planning.
• Prepares required documents and arrange materials required for annual disposal of empty glass containers, expired medications and narcotic documents in coordination with MOH team through third party companies.
• Reports to head of pharmacy any deviation from the standards of practice and current policies and procedures of Fakeeh Care.
• Keeps a monthly inventory for narcotic store and repots any variance to head of pharmacy.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.
• Enrollment in continuous education program regarding medication management practices, high risk medications, medication errors and others.
• Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures if applicable.

All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement, including:

• Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh’s Person-Centered care values.
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role.
• Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job-related safety concerns.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work.
• Complying with cybersecurity policies and standards to protect Fakeeh’s systems and participating in awareness training and initiatives to prevent cyber threats.
• Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies and ethical standards.
• Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration.

Skills and Abilities:     

• Competent computer skills with software applications to include Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Actively strive to upgrade professional skills through engaging in appropriate professional training and experience.

Experience:    

Must have at least 3 years of inpatient hospital pharmacy experience or completion of residency program.

Education:    

Diploma Clinical Pharm. M.S Clinical Pharmacist, or Pharm D. Degrees.

Language:    

Good command of oral and written English.

Licenses / Certifications:    

License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA).