Pharmacist

Role & responsibilities

• Dispense psychiatric and general medications accurately as per doctors' prescriptions.
• Review prescriptions for dosage accuracy, drug interactions, contraindications, and patient safety.
• Maintain inventory of psychotropic, narcotic, and other scheduled medications as per statutory regulations.
• Monitor medicine stock levels, expiry dates, storage conditions, and ensure timely replenishment.
• Maintain pharmacy records, dispensing registers, and documentation in compliance with hospital policies and legal requirements.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on medication usage, dosage, side effects, precautions, and adherence.
• Coordinate with psychiatrists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective medication therapy.
• Follow NABH standards, infection control protocols, and medication safety practices.
• Participate in medication audits, stock verification, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information and maintain ethical pharmacy practice.
• Handle emergency medication requirements for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services.
• Use Hospital Information System (HIS) for billing, dispensing, and inventory management. These responsibilities align with the multidisciplinary, patient-centered model used at Sukoon's psychiatric hospitals

Preferred candidate profile

• B.Pharm or D.Pharm from a recognized institution with a valid State Pharmacy Council registration.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy; experience in psychiatric or mental healthcare settings is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of psychotropic medications, drug interactions, and medication safety practices.
• Familiarity with NABH standards, controlled drug regulations, and hospital pharmacy operations.
• Proficient in pharmacy inventory management and Hospital Information System (HIS) software Marg & Myhealthcare.
• Strong communication and patient counselling skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts, weekends, and holidays as per hospital requirements.
• Immediate joiners only