Pharmacist

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and responsible Pharmacist to manage the dispensing of medicines, maintain pharmacy inventory, ensure proper medication storage, and provide accurate medication-related information to patients and healthcare professionals. The candidate must ensure compliance with hospital policies, pharmacy procedures, and applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Medicine Dispensing: Dispense prescribed medications accurately according to doctors' prescriptions and verify dosage, frequency, and instructions.
• Prescription Verification: Check prescriptions for completeness, appropriate dosage, and potential medication-related issues; refer concerns to the prescribing doctor.
• Patient Counselling: Explain medication usage, dosage instructions, storage requirements, precautions, and possible side effects to patients.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, maintain adequate medicine availability, and prepare purchase requests when required.
• Expiry Management: Regularly check expiry dates, identify expired or damaged medicines, and ensure proper segregation and disposal according to applicable procedures.
• Stock Records: Maintain accurate records of medicine purchases, sales, returns, batch numbers, and stock movements.
• Storage and Safety: Ensure medicines are stored under appropriate conditions, including temperature-controlled storage where required.
• Hospital Coordination: Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other hospital departments to ensure timely availability of prescribed medicines.
• Billing and Documentation: Prepare accurate pharmacy bills, maintain dispensing records, and handle cash or billing transactions where applicable.
• Regulatory Compliance: Follow applicable pharmacy laws, prescription requirements, and procedures for controlled or restricted medicines.
• Patient Safety: Prevent dispensing errors, report medication-related incidents, and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Professional Conduct: Maintain cleanliness, discipline, punctuality, and professional behaviour while performing pharmacy duties.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration with the applicable State Pharmacy Council, as required by law.
• Previous hospital or retail pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of medicines, dosage forms, drug interactions, and prescription handling.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with pharmacy billing or inventory software.
• Good communication, organizational, and patient-handling skills.
• Ability to work in shifts, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays, as per hospital requirements.

Key Skills

• Accurate medication dispensing
• Medicine inventory and stock control
• Patient counselling
• Prescription verification
• Documentation and record maintenance
• Communication and teamwork
• Attention to detail and patient safety

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of medicine dispensing
• Timely availability of medicines
• Inventory accuracy and stock control
• Reduction in expired medicine losses
• Compliance with pharmacy procedures
• Patient satisfaction and service quality
• Timely completion of pharmacy records

General Responsibilities

The Pharmacist shall perform all duties assigned by the Pharmacy In-Charge or Hospital Management, follow hospital policies and procedures, maintain professional ethics, and contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of patient care.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹17,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person