Junior (Jr.) Pharmacist

American Medical Center (AMC) invites qualified, competent, and motivated professionals to apply for the following vacant position: Jr. Pharmacist

The Junior Pharmacist is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the pharmacy by ensuring the accurate dispensing, preparation, storage, and handling of pharmaceutical products. The position provides appropriate medication information and counseling to patients, supports inventory management, and ensures that pharmaceutical services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with professional standards and institutional procedures.

The Junior Pharmacist works under the supervision and guidance of the Head of Pharmacy and contributes to the effective delivery of patient-centered pharmaceutical care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and process prescriptions in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify medication names, strengths, dosage forms, quantities, routes, and administration instructions.
• Ensure accurate dispensing of prescribed medicines.
• Identify potential prescription errors, drug interactions, contraindications, and inappropriate dosages and refer concerns to the supervising pharmacist or prescriber.
• Ensure medicines are properly labeled and packaged before dispensing.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality throughout the dispensing process.
• Ensure that medications are dispensed only in accordance with applicable professional and regulatory requirements.
• Promote the rational and responsible use of medicines.
• Maintain professional communication and patient confidentiality.
• Conduct all other assignments given by the pharmacy head of the company

Special Knowledge & Skill

• Proficiency in the use of computer

Salary

• Negotiable

Working Place:  Addis Ababa, CMC inside sunshine real-estate compound.