Role & responsibilities

Job Description Pharmacist

Position

Pharmacist

Department

Pharmacy

Location

Manipal Hospitals

Experience

12 Years

Employment Type

Full-Time

Qualification

- B.Pharm or D.Pharm from a recognized institution.

- Valid State Pharmacy Council Registration (Mandatory).

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for dispensing medications accurately, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols, maintaining inventory, and providing medication-related support to patients and healthcare professionals. The candidate should possess sound knowledge of pharmaceutical practices and demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Key Responsibilities

- Dispense prescribed medications accurately as per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Verify prescriptions for completeness, dosage accuracy, drug interactions, contraindications, and allergies before dispensing.
- Counsel patients on medication usage, dosage, storage, precautions, and potential side effects whenever applicable.
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and labeling of medications in compliance with NABH guidelines and statutory regulations.
- Maintain adequate inventory levels by monitoring stock, expiry dates, and reorder requirements.
- Perform regular stock verification and ensure proper documentation of controlled and high-risk medications.
- Coordinate with doctors, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication-related queries.
- Ensure timely replenishment of ward and emergency pharmacy stocks.
- Maintain accurate records of dispensing,



billing, and pharmacy transactions.
- Follow infection control practices and medication safety standards.
- Report medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and discrepancies as per hospital policy.
- Participate in departmental audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous education programs.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, Pharmacy Act regulations, and NABH standards.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of pharmacology and pharmaceutical practices.
- Understanding of hospital pharmacy operations.
- Knowledge of drug interactions, dosage calculations, and medication safety.
- Valuable communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work in rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with Hospital Information Systems (HIS) or pharmacy management software.

Preferred Competencies

- Patient-centric approach.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Team collaboration and coordination.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Ethical and professional conduct.

Working Conditions

- Rotational shifts as per hospital requirements.
- Exposure to inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialty pharmacy services.
- Adherence to infection control and safety protocols.

Mandatory Requirements

- Valid Pharmacy Council Registration.
- 12 years of experience in a multispecialty hospital pharmacy preferred.
- Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

📌 Pharmacist (Karnataka)
🏢 Manipal Hospitals
📍 Karnataka