We are looking for a meticulous and dedicated Pharmacist / Senior Pharmacist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the safe, effective, and economical delivery of pharmaceutical care, working closely with various healthcare professionals. This role demands strict adherence to ethical guidelines, robust inventory management, and a strong commitment to patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Inter-professional Collaboration : Liaise effectively with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal and safe drug treatments.
- Dispensary Operations : Actively participate in dispensary work, including performing clinical checks and ensuring the accuracy of prescriptions and dispensed medicines.
- Compliance & Safety : Ensure all tasks and processes strictly comply with Medicines Ethics and Practice , local policies and procedures, risk management protocols, and health and safety guidelines.
- Medication Dispensing & Supply : Accurately dispense and supply medicines to patients as per prescriptions.
- Controlled Substances Management : Responsibly receive, store, and supply controlled drugs in strict accordance with hospital policy, maintaining meticulous records.
- Inventory & Procurement :
- Create purchase orders (P.O.) and prepare Goods Receipt Notes ( GRNs ) for incoming stock.
- Process purchase returns of expired medicines .
- Conduct quarterly stocktaking to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Narcotics Handling : Handle narcotics with utmost care and maintain precise, compliant records.
- Medicine Sourcing : Arrange for the procurement of non-available medicines from external chemists when necessary.
- Financial Handling : Accurately hand over collected cash to the cashier.
Educational Qualifications
A Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) degree from a recognized institution.A valid Pharmacist registration / license from the relevant state pharmacy council.Required Skills
Pharmaceutical Knowledge : Comprehensive understanding of pharmacology, drug interactions, dosages, and safe medication practices.Attention to Detail : Meticulous accuracy in dispensing, record-keeping, and inventory management.Compliance Orientation : Strong adherence to ethical guidelines, legal regulations, and internal policies.Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with patients and healthcare professionals.Organizational Skills : Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain organized records.Problem-Solving : Capability to address and resolve issues related to medication supply and patient queries.Skills Required
Collaboration, Accuracy, Inventory Management, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills