Pharmacist Trainee

About the Company: Pharmacy supermarket in Balaramapuram

Overview:

A trainee pharmacist in a Kerala retail pharmacy supermarket works under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist to manage high-volume prescriptions, assist customers in both the pharmacy and wellness aisles, and complete mandatory practical training for State Pharmacy Council registration.

Shift Time: 9.00am-6.00pm

Note: 3 months probation. Post that salary hike based on Performance

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prescription Dispensing & Verification: Accurately read, translate, and dispense prescriptions under supervision. Cross-check dosages and verify patient details using the supermarket's billing and pharmacy management software.
• Supermarket Counter & Customer Service: Assist walk-in customers, explain dosage schedules, and guide them on how to take prescribed medications. Provide helpful advice on Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs, wellness products, and surgical items available in the retail section.
• Inventory & Stock Management: Monitor stock levels specifically for the pharmacy section. Track medicine batches, manage expiry dates, and coordinate with the supermarket’s central inventory team to ensure essential medicines are never out of stock.
• Cold Chain Maintenance: Strictly monitor and log refrigerator temperatures to ensure vaccines, insulins, and other temperature-sensitive items are stored according to safety standards.
• Bilingual Communication: Converse comfortably with patients in Malayalam to explain medication instructions clearly, and use English for reading prescriptions and handling digital systems.
• Regulatory Documentation: Help maintain legal registers, including the prescription book and narcotics registers, ensuring full compliance with the Kerala State Pharmacy Council and Drugs Control Department norms.

Education & Skills:

• Successfully completed a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
• Registration Status: Currently undergoing or seeking the mandatory practical training hours required to secure official registration as a Registered Pharmacist with the Kerala State Pharmacy Council (KSPC).

Skills:

Strong foundational knowledge of pharmacology, excellent communication skills in Malayalam and English, a friendly customer-centric attitude suitable for a retail supermarket environment, and basic computer proficiency.

Pay: From ₹10,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Balaramapuram, Kerala 695501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Pharmacist License (Required)

Location:

• Balaramapuram, Kerala 695501 (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person