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Pharmacists
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MASCO Code
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Pharmacist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for preparing, dispensing, and advising on the safe and effective use of medicines to optimise patient outcomes. They work in a hospital, clinic, community pharmacy, or specialised outpatient service, monitoring drug therapies, promoting medication adherence, educating patients on safe use, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals. In addition, the pharmacist may engage in pharmaceutical research, quality control, and regulatory compliance, ensuring medicines meet safety, efficacy, and legal standards.
Tasks
Conduct medication reviews to assess adherence and identify drug-related problems.
Interpret prescriptions accurately, verify dosages, and identify potential drug interactions.
Dispense and compound medicines according to prescriptions, and maintain accurate patient records.
Provide counselling to patients on the proper use, storage, side effects, and safe handling of medicines.
Monitor medication adherence and adverse drug reactions, and support individualised therapy management.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to optimise pharmacotherapy and patient outcomes.
Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations, ethical standards, and quality control requirements.
Manage pharmacy inventory and procurement, and supervise pharmacy assistants or support staff.
Skills
Basic
Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in pharmacy management software and common office applications.
Critical thinking and analytical skills to assess medication-related issues and optimise pharmacotherapy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to counsel, educate, and interact effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
Organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple patients, tasks, and documentation efficiently.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate dispensing, record-keeping, and inventory management.
Specific
Ability to develop, implement, and adjust patient-specific medication therapy plans.
Ability to interpret laboratory results and monitor medication therapy outcomes.
Competency in delivering evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Competency in patient care and medication management for chronic conditions.
Competency in patient counselling on medication adherence, side effects, and drug interactions.
Knowledge in Malaysian pharmaceutical laws, regulations, ethical standards, and clinical guidelines.
Knowledge in pharmacology, therapeutics, drug composition, and drug interactions.
Proficiency in dispensing, compounding, and administering medicines, including vaccinations.
Proficiency in pharmacy management systems, Electronic Health Records (EHR), and inventory control.
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QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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