Pharmacist

Job Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medications accurately, reviewing prescriptions for appropriateness, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining inventory, and providing medication-related information to patients and healthcare professionals to promote safe and effective use of medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy, completeness, and legality before dispensing.
• Dispense medications accurately in accordance with physician prescriptions and hospital policies.
• Counsel patients on medication usage, dosage, side effects, storage, and precautions.
• Monitor for drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, and duplicate therapies.
• Maintain proper documentation of narcotic, controlled, and high-risk medications.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, NABH, and hospital pharmacy guidelines.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels and monitor stock expiry.
• Receive, store, and issue medicines following Good Storage Practices.
• Participate in medication safety initiatives and adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication-related queries.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of the pharmacy.
• Assist in periodic stock audits and inventory reconciliation.
• Ensure accurate billing and documentation of dispensed medications.
• Support implementation of quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• Valid State Pharmacy Council Registration (Mandatory) (KSPC)

Experience

• Freshers or 1–3 years of experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of pharmacology and pharmaceutical practices.
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations.
• Good communication and patient counseling skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
• Inventory and stock management skills.
• Ability to work in shifts and handle emergency situations.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to patient confidentiality.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of NABH standards.
• Experience with medication safety programs.
• Familiarity with pharmacy inventory software.
• Basic understanding of antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacovigilance.

Key Competencies

• Patient-centric approach
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Accountability and integrity
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Time management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Compliance with regulatory and quality standards

Working Conditions

• Rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Exposure to hospital and pharmacy environments while adhering to infection control and safety protocols.

Pay: ₹23,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person