Community Hospital Pharmacist

About the role

The Yishun Community Hospital (YCH) Pharmacy team is looking for a passionate pharmacist to join its team. The team aims to educate, engage and empower patients through the continuum of care so they can return to the community. The pharmacist provides patient-centred care by interviewing patients and their caregivers during medication reconciliation.

Key responsibilities

• Review patients' medication regimens for appropriateness and set pharmacotherapy goals.
• Assess the ability of selected rehabilitative patients to self-administer their medications during their stay.
• Counsel patients on the names, indications and common side effects of their medications so they can manage them independently at home.
• Conduct educational sessions with patients and other healthcare professionals on medication-related topics.
• Carry out research studies, run ambulatory clinics and review medications at nursing homes.
• Mentor and train pre-registration pharmacists and students.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from an accredited university recognised by the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Valid Practicing Certificate.