Hospital Pharmacist

A hospital pharmacist serves as the medication therapy expert within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, managing drug safety, distribution, and clinical care from admission to discharge. [1, 2, 3]Core Responsibilities

Patient Care and Ward Rounds: Participate in morning rounds with doctors and nurses, review patient charts, and adjust drug regimens based on lab results and kidney or liver function. [1, 2]

Order Verification and Safety: Screen and verify electronic medication orders to catch dosing errors, drug interactions, and contraindications before administration. [1, 2]

Compounding and Preparation: Prepare specialized or sterile products, including intravenous (IV) nutrition, custom pediatric doses, and oncology chemotherapy. [1]

Medication Reconciliation: Compile accurate drug histories when patients are admitted and coordinate care plans upon discharge to prevent readmissions. [1]

Inventory and Procurement: Manage hospital stock, monitor supply chains, oversee quality assurance, and formulate hospital-wide drug policies. [1, 2]

Consultation and Education: Counsel patients on proper self-administration and advise medical staff on compatibility, side effects, and safe therapeutic choices. [1, 2]

Pay

₹8,200.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person