Job Title: Pharmacist
Department: Pharmacy
Location: SMV Super Speciality Hospital, Puducherry, Madagadipet
Unit of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College And Hospital
Reports To: Chief Pharmacist / Pharmacy In-Charge
Job Summary:
The Pharmacist is responsible for the accurate dispensing of medications, maintaining pharmacy stock, and ensuring compliance with drug safety and hospital regulations, while supporting doctors and patients with reliable medication guidance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately dispense prescribed medications to patients, IPD, and OPD as per doctor's prescription
- Verify prescriptions for accuracy, dosage, and drug interactions before dispensing
- Maintain proper storage of medicines, including cold chain and controlled substances
- Manage pharmacy inventory — stock entry, indenting, and reordering to avoid shortages
- Monitor expiry dates and ensure timely rotation/disposal of expired medicines
- Maintain accurate billing, records, and documentation as per hospital and legal norms
- Coordinate with doctors and nursing staff regarding drug availability and substitutions
- Educate patients on proper medication usage, dosage, and possible side effects
- Ensure compliance with Drugs & Cosmetics Act, narcotic drug regulations, and hospital pharmacy protocols
- Participate in hospital audits and maintain records for statutory inspections
Qualifications:
- B.Pharm / D.Pharm from a recognized institution
- Valid Pharmacist registration/license — Puducherry (PY) or Tamil Nadu (TN) Pharmacy Council
Experience:
- Minimum 1+ years of experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy setting
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of drugs, dosages, and interactions
- Attention to detail and accuracy in dispensing
- Good communication skills with patients and medical staff
- Basic computer skills for billing and inventory software
- Ability to work in rotational shifts
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
