Pharmacist (Night Shift)

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Position Summary: A major healthcare institution is seeking Pharmacists to perform tasks related to drug supply, magistral preparation, and pharmacological monitoring. Key Highlights: 1. Essential role in drug supply and magistral preparation. 2. Clinical/pharmacological monitoring of patients and validation of prescriptions. 3. Collaboration in hospital pharmacy projects and nursing training. A major healthcare institution is seeking two Pharmacists. Schedule: Night shift on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and alternate Saturdays from 20:00 to 08:00. Main Responsibilities: Carry out drug supply and magistral preparation activities in the laboratory according to HUA policies and procedures and current legal regulations, aiming to provide high-quality, safe patient care. Validate medical prescriptions: verify maximum dosages, drug interactions, dosing frequency, adverse effects, and dosage adjustments based on patient condition. Perform medication reconciliation. Conduct clinical/pharmacological monitoring of patients considering their clinical/laboratory values. Monitor drug shortages per patient and record relevant incidents. Monitor financial resources allocated to patients under each pharmacist’s responsibility. Collaborate in controlling substances causing physical and/or psychological dependence. Report potential drug shortages and propose equivalent therapeutic alternatives. Inform Nursing and Medical Staff about possible drug shortages and/or substitutions. Conduct bibliographic research to support information dissemination, develop research papers/seminars, and contribute to continuous training of the pharmacy team. Collaborate in the development project of a clinically oriented Hospital Pharmacy. Provide ongoing training to Nursing staff regarding drug administration. Preparation of magistral formulations (syrups, capsules, creams). Preparation of drugs in laminar flow hoods (oncologic/non-oncologic). ON-CALL- Assist in maintaining order and cleanliness within the department. Specific Knowledge: Knowledge of policies, standards, and procedures for adult ICU patient care (isolation protocols, hand hygiene), administration and monitoring of high-risk medications—including antibiotics, antifungals, antiretrovirals, vasopressors—and other agents contributing to hemodynamic balance in critically ill patients. Patient transfer and mobilization. Safe procedures, hospital techniques and procedures. Requirements: Licensed Pharmacist with provincial registration available for blocking (must not be a DT at another pharmacy). Minimum 2 years of experience in similar positions. Benefits: Health insurance coverage for dependents (Swiss Medical). Parking. 100% subsidized cafeteria. Interested candidates must submit CVs including approximate gross salary expectations. Thank you! -Requirements- Minimum Education: Tertiary 2 years of experience Keywords: pharmacologist, pharmacist, apothecary, pharmacist, boticario, night, nighttime, nocturno