Pharmacist

Job Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medications accurately, reviewing prescriptions for appropriateness, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining inventory, and providing medication-related information to patients and healthcare professionals to promote safe and effective use of medicines.

Key Responsibilities

Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy, completeness, and legality before dispensing.

Dispense medications accurately in accordance with physician prescriptions and hospital policies.

Counsel patients on medication usage, dosage, side effects, storage, and precautions.

Monitor for drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, and duplicate therapies.

Maintain proper documentation of narcotic, controlled, and high-risk medications.

Ensure compliance with statutory, NABH, and hospital pharmacy guidelines.

Maintain adequate inventory levels and monitor stock expiry.

Receive, store, and issue medicines following Good Storage Practices.

Participate in medication safety initiatives and adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting.

Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication-related queries.

Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of the pharmacy.

Assist in periodic stock audits and inventory reconciliation.

Ensure accurate billing and documentation of dispensed medications.

Support implementation of quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

Valid State Pharmacy Council Registration (Mandatory) (KSPC)

Experience

Freshers or 1–3 years of experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy.

Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of pharmacology and pharmaceutical practices.

Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations.

Good communication and patient counseling skills.

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Computer proficiency and familiarity with Hospital Information Systems (HIS).

Inventory and stock management skills.

Ability to work in shifts and handle emergency situations.

Strong ethical standards and commitment to patient confidentiality.

Good to Have

Knowledge of NABH standards.

Experience with medication safety programs.

Familiarity with pharmacy inventory software.

Basic understanding of antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacovigilance.

Key Competencies

Patient-centric approach

Accuracy and attention to detail

Accountability and integrity

Teamwork and collaboration

Time management

Problem-solving and decision-making

Compliance with regulatory and quality standards

Working Conditions

Rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Standing for extended periods.

Exposure to hospital and pharmacy environments while adhering to infection control and safety protocols.

Pay

₹23,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits

Provident Fund

Work Location

In person