Hospital Pharmacist

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Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and responsible Hospital Pharmacist to manage medication dispensing, inventory, documentation, and pharmacy operations while ensuring compliance with applicable pharmacy and hospital standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines accurately against valid prescriptions.
• Verify prescriptions and ensure correct dosage, quantity, and medication instructions.
• Provide appropriate medication-related information to patients and caregivers within the scope of practice.
• Coordinate with doctors and nursing staff regarding medication requirements and clarifications.
• Maintain accurate records of medicines issued, received, and returned.
• Monitor pharmacy stock levels and ensure timely replenishment.
• Check medicine expiry dates, batch numbers, storage conditions, and packaging regularly.
• Maintain proper storage of medicines as per manufacturer and hospital requirements.
• Maintain records for controlled, restricted, and high-alert medicines as applicable.
• Monitor and maintain pharmacy inventory to minimise stock-outs and wastage.
• Receive medicines and verify them against purchase orders/invoices.
• Maintain pharmacy registers, bills, stock records, and other required documentation.
• Support periodic stock audits and reconciliation.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of expired or damaged medicines.
• Follow hospital infection-control, medication-safety, confidentiality, and patient-safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and professional pharmacy environment.
• Report medication errors, discrepancies, adverse events, or stock-related concerns to the appropriate authority.
• Ensure compliance with applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, and hospital policies.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of medicines, dosage forms, indications, and storage requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer and pharmacy inventory management skills.
• Ability to maintain proper documentation and records.
• Strong understanding of medication safety and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualification & Eligibility

• B.Pharm / D.Pharm from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration with the State Pharmacy Council, as applicable.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Freshers with the required qualification and registration may also be considered.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person