Senior Pharmacist

A-Group of Hospitals is seeking a competent and experienced Senior Pharmacist to lead daily pharmacy operations, manage medicine procurement, maintain accurate inventory, and coordinate staff duty schedules.

We are looking for a responsible professional with strong pharmaceutical knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage pharmacy operations efficiently while ensuring patient safety and cost-effective inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacy Operations

Oversee daily pharmacy operations and ensure the accurate dispensing of medicines.

Verify prescriptions and ensure compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations.

Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Ensure proper storage, handling, and documentation of medicines.

Purchase & Supplier Management

Plan medicine purchases based on stock levels, consumption, and requirements.

Coordinate with suppliers and distributors to negotiate competitive prices, discounts, schemes, and credit terms.

Prepare purchase orders and follow up on pending deliveries.

Verify supplier invoices, quantities, purchase rates, and applicable offers or schemes.

Maintain supplier records and monitor pending payments in coordination with accounts.

Stock & Inventory Control

Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular physical stock verification.

Monitor fast-moving, slow-moving, and non-moving medicines.

Prevent stock shortages, overstocking, expiry losses, and unnecessary purchases.

Track expiry dates and ensure proper stock rotation using FEFO (First Expiry, First Out).

Reconcile physical stock with system records and investigate discrepancies.

Prepare regular reports on stock availability, expiry risks, consumption, and inventory differences.

Staff Management & Duty Scheduling

Prepare monthly duty rosters, shift schedules, weekly offs, and leave adjustments.

Ensure adequate staff availability during all operating hours.

Monitor attendance, punctuality, and staff performance.

Allocate duties and coordinate smooth shift handovers.

Train and guide pharmacy staff on dispensing, inventory handling, documentation, and customer service.

Reporting & Administration

Maintain purchase, sales, stock, expiry, and supplier records.

Monitor pharmacy expenses and identify opportunities to reduce losses.

Submit regular operational and inventory reports to management.

Coordinate with accounts and administration regarding billing, invoices, and supplier payments.

Ensure compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations and documentation requirements.

Pay

₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Provident Fund

Work Location

In person