Pharmacist

Position: Pharmacist

Department: Pharmacy

Location: Hospital/Clinic

Reporting To: Pharmacy Manager / Medical Superintendent

Job Summary

• The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medications accurately, ensuring safe medication practices, maintaining pharmacy inventory, and providing guidance to patients regarding the proper use of medicines. The Pharmacist shall ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacy Operations

• Dispense prescribed medications accurately as per doctors' prescriptions.
• Verify prescriptions for completeness, dosage, interactions, and contraindications.
• Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and storage of medicines.
• Maintain records of dispensed medications and pharmacy transactions.
• Monitor expiry dates and remove expired or damaged stock.

Patient Care

• Educate patients on medication usage, dosage, side effects, and precautions.
• Answer patient queries regarding prescribed medications.
• Promote medication safety and adherence to treatment plans.
• Coordinate with doctors and nursing staff regarding medication-related concerns.

Inventory Management

• Maintain adequate stock levels of medicines and consumables.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and coordinate with vendors for procurement.
• Conduct regular stock audits and inventory reconciliation.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for all medicines.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations and hospital policies.
• Maintain narcotic and controlled drug registers as per statutory requirements.
• Participate in NABH and quality-related documentation and audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Quality & Safety

• Report medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and discrepancies.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and training programs.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm).
• Valid Pharmacist Registration Certificate.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceuticals and medication management.
• Good communication and patient counseling skills.
• Inventory and stock management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with Hospital Information Management Systems (HIMS).

Working Hours

• As per hospital duty roster and operational requirements.
• Willingness to work in shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

Salary

• As per hospital standards and candidate experience.
• Prepared For: Dr Heal Pain Cure Hospital.