Assistant Pharmacist – OP

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Organization: American Hospital Dubai

Job Description

An employee of American Hospital Dubai is expected to promote the hospital’s mission and philosophy by acting in a caring, courteous, and confidential manner toward patients, visitors, and colleagues. The Assistant Pharmacist – OP supports pharmacy operations under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to ensure safe medication dispensing, regulatory compliance, and high standards of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Medication Safety, Dispensing and Regulatory Compliance

• Perform all duties strictly under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

• Assist in dispensing medications according to approved prescriptions and pharmacy procedures.

• Do not dispense Narcotics, Controlled (CD), or Semi-Controlled (SCD) medications under any circumstances.

• Retrieve, count, label, and package medications accurately prior to pharmacist verification.

• Prepare medications for final pharmacist review and patient release.

• Immediately escalate prescription errors, medication discrepancies, or safety concerns to the supervising pharmacist.

• Maintain proper segregation, storage, and handling of restricted medications.

• Ensure full compliance with DHA regulations and internal pharmacy policies at all times.

Prescription Processing and Medication Preparation

• Receive and organize prescriptions for pharmacist clinical review.

• Verify completeness and accuracy of prescription details before processing.

• Assist in selecting the correct medication, strength, dosage form, and quantity as prescribed.

• Ensure labeling accuracy before final pharmacist validation.

Inventory and Stock Management

• Assist in receiving, checking, and organizing pharmaceutical stock.

• Monitor expiry dates and implement First Expiry First Out stock rotation.

• Ensure medications are stored according to temperature, humidity, and segregation standards.

• Participate in periodic stock counts and reconciliation processes.

• Report shortages, discrepancies, damaged stock, or near-expiry items promptly.

Patient Service Support

• Greet patients professionally and provide front-counter assistance.

• Verify and document patient demographic information accurately.

• Refer all clinical inquiries, medication counseling requests, and therapeutic questions to the licensed pharmacist.

• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and professional conduct at all times.

Administrative and Operational Support

• Assist with insurance documentation and claims processing under supervision.

• Support accurate record keeping and filing.

• Operate POS systems and process payments under pharmacist oversight when required.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant pharmacy workspace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

• Valid Dubai Health Authority Pharmacy Trainee Permit

Job Information

• Job Identification: 4223

• Job Category: Allied Health

• Posting Date: 25 February 2026

• Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree

• Job Schedule: Full Time

• Location: 19th Street, Dubai, AE – American Hospital Dubai

This position is suitable for pharmacy graduates holding a DHA trainee permit who are committed to medication safety, regulatory compliance, and delivering professional outpatient pharmacy services in a leading healthcare institution.