Key Responsibilities
- Review, validate, and dispense medications for dialysis patients in accordance with physician prescriptions and clinical protocols
- Monitor medication therapy for patients undergoing hemodialysis and home dialysis (HHD), ensuring safety and effectiveness
- Identify and prevent drug interactions, contraindications, and medication errors
- Collaborate closely with nephrologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans
- Provide patient counseling on medication usage, adherence, and potential side effects
- Manage pharmaceutical inventory, including procurement planning, stock level monitoring, expiry tracking, and ensuring uninterrupted availability of critical dialysis medications
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards (SFDA, MOH, and internal policies)
- Support infection control and medication safety initiatives within the clinic
- Participate in audits, quality improvement programs, and accreditation processes
- Contribute to protocol development and continuous improvement of pharmacy services
Key Competencies
- Patient-centered care
- Attention to detail and medication safety
- Inventory and stock management discipline
- Clinical decision-making
- Communication and collaboration
- Compliance and documentation discipline
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor s Degree in Pharmacy
- Valid Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) registration (or eligibility)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in dialysis or nephrology pharmacy
- Strong knowledge of renal pharmacotherapy and dose adjustments in CKD/ESRD patients
- Fluent in Arabic
- Good communication skills in English
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
