Job Title
Hospital Pharmacist
Department
Pharmacy
Reports To
Chief Pharmacist / Pharmacy Manager / Medical Superintendent
Qualification
- B.Pharm / Pharm.D / M.Pharm
- Registered Pharmacist with the State Pharmacy Council
- Hospital pharmacy experience preferred (Freshers may also apply)
Experience
- Fresher to 3+ years in a hospital pharmacy
Job Purpose
To ensure the safe, accurate, and timely dispensing of medicines while maintaining pharmacy inventory, regulatory compliance, and providing medication-related support to patients and healthcare professionals.
Key ResponsibilitiesMedication Dispensing
- Dispense medicines accurately as per doctor's prescription.
- Verify dosage, drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications before dispensing.
- Ensure the correct medicine reaches the correct patient.
Prescription Review
- Review prescriptions for completeness and legality.
- Clarify unclear prescriptions with the treating doctor whenever necessary.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
Inventory Management
- Monitor medicine stock levels.
- Maintain minimum and maximum stock.
- Check expiry dates regularly and remove expired or damaged medicines.
- Receive, verify, and store medicines according to hospital protocols.
Storage & Compliance
- Store medicines under recommended temperature and humidity conditions.
- Maintain cold-chain medicines appropriately.
- Ensure compliance with Pharmacy Council regulations, NABH standards, and hospital policies.
Patient Counselling
- Explain dosage, route, frequency, duration, and possible side effects.
- Educate patients regarding proper medication use and storage.
- Encourage medication adherence.
Documentation
- Maintain pharmacy registers and dispensing records.
- Record narcotic and controlled drug usage as per statutory requirements.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly pharmacy reports.
Coordination
- Coordinate with doctors, nurses, stores, and accounts.
- Assist in emergency medicine availability.
- Support medication safety initiatives and reduce medication errors.
Quality & Safety
- Participate in pharmacy audits and quality improvement activities.
- Report medication errors, adverse drug reactions (ADR), and near-miss incidents.
- Follow infection control and patient safety protocols.
Emergency Responsibilities
- Ensure emergency drugs are available at all times.
- Support emergency and trauma services with prompt medication supply.
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹16,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
