Medication Dispensing:

- Accurately prepare and dispense medications as per physician prescriptions.
- Ensure correct dosage forms, quantities, and instructions.
- Verify prescriptions for any potential errors or issues (e.g., dosage, interactions, allergies)

Clinical Consultation:

- Review patient medication profiles and medical histories to prevent adverse drug reactions or interactions.
- Collaborate with medical teams to recommend medication therapies tailored to patients' needs.
- Provide clinical advice on drug therapy, including adjusting medication doses for patients with kidney or liver dysfunction, and advising on drug alternatives when necessary.

Patient Monitoring and Support:

- Monitor patients’ responses to medications, especially for high-risk drugs or those requiring close observation.
- Assess and manage adverse drug events and side effects.
- Educate patients and families about their medications, including proper usage, side effects, and safety precautions.

Pharmacokinetic Services:

- Offer pharmacokinetic dosing consultations, such as adjusting doses for antibiotics, anticoagulants, and other critical drugs based on blood concentration levels.
- Provide guidance on therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) to optimize efficacy and minimize toxicity.

Sterile Compounding:

- Prepare sterile medications like IV fluids, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy drugs, following proper aseptic techniques.
- Ensure the protected handling and administration of hazardous drugs in accordance with safety protocols.

Medication Safety and Quality Assurance:

- Participate in hospital committees focused on improving medication safety and quality of care.
- Conduct medication error investigations and develop strategies to reduce the risk of such errors.




- Regularly update and review hospital formularies to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient drug therapies.

Inventory and Supply Management:

- Monitor and manage the hospital’s drug inventory, ensuring the availability of essential medications.
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to procure medications and medical supplies.
- Monitor drug stock levels, expiration dates, and manage recalls or shortages.

Education and Training:

- Provide ongoing education and training to hospital staff, including nurses, doctors, and pharmacy technicians, on new medications, protocols, or clinical guidelines.
- Participate in hospital-wide training and continuing education programs.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation:

- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety regulations, and local, state, and federal laws related to pharmaceutical practices.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of medications dispensed, clinical interventions, and patient counseling.

Research and Development:

- Engage in clinical research, particularly in drug trials, to improve patient care outcomes.
- Stay updated on new drug therapies, emerging trends, and treatment protocols.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Education: B.Pharm or D. Pharm degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
- Licensing: Must be licensed to practice pharmacy by the relevant state or national authority.
- Strong clinical knowledge in pharmacology, therapeutics, and hospital-based pharmacy practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Analytical thinking for assessing drug regimens and patient-specific factors.
- Attention to detail to avoid medication errors.
- Knowledge of hospital regulations, safety standards, and protocols.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

📌 Pharmacist (India)
🏢 GERI CARE HOSPITAL- HOME CARE DIVISION
📍 India