Pharmacist

Functional Responsibilities

• Supervision & Operations Management
• Oversee and guide the work of pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, and support staff.
• Supervise dispensing activities for IPD, OPD, and satellite pharmacies to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Verify prescriptions for correctness, legality, and therapeutic appropriateness before dispensing.
• Act as the in-charge in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager/Pharmacy Incharge.
• NABH Compliance & Quality Standards
• Ensure implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with NABH Medication Management & Use (MMU) standards.
• Monitor adherence to protocols for storage, handling, and disposal of medications.
• Oversee documentation and reporting of medication errors, near misses, and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs).
• Participate actively in NABH internal audits, quality meetings, and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee activities.
• Inventory & Stock Control
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate procurement requests for essential and life-saving medicines.
• Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) practices.
• Oversee expiry checks, segregation, and disposal as per hospital policy.
• Supervise cold chain maintenance for temperature-sensitive medicines.
• Patient & Staff Support
• Provide medication counseling to patients and caregivers, especially for complex therapies.
• Assist doctors and nurses with information on drug availability, dosage, and interactions.
• Train and mentor junior pharmacists on clinical and operational protocols.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure all pharmacy activities comply with the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, NDPS Act, and other applicable laws.
• Maintain proper records for narcotic and psychotropic drugs.
• Ensure pharmacy licenses and statutory documents are up to date.
• Emergency & Critical Care Support
• Ensure availability and prompt dispensing of emergency and crash cart medicines.
• Support emergency pharmacy operations during mass casualty situations or shortages.

Pay

₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

Food provided

Provident Fund

Work Location

In person