About Naruvi Hospitals

Naruvi Hospitals is a state-of-the-art NABH-accredited multi-specialty healthcare institution located in Vellore, committed to delivering world-class healthcare with compassion, innovation, and clinical excellence. Equipped with advanced medical technology and supported by experienced healthcare professionals, Naruvi Hospitals strives to provide exceptional patient care while fostering a culture of ethics, empathy, and continuous learning.

Job Description – Clinical PharmacistPosition

Clinical Pharmacist

Department

Clinical Pharmacy

Experience

2–4 Years

Qualification

- Pharm.D / M.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice/Clinical Pharmacy)
- Registration with the State Pharmacy Council is mandatory.

Location

Naruvi Hospitals, Vellore

Job Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for optimizing medication therapy and promoting safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medicines across various clinical specialties. The role involves participating in multidisciplinary patient care, conducting medication reviews, providing drug information, monitoring adverse drug reactions, and supporting antimicrobial stewardship while ensuring compliance with NABH standards and hospital policies.

Key Responsibilities

- Review medication orders for appropriateness, dosage, interactions, contraindications, and therapeutic duplications.
- Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and collaborate with consultants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitor patients for medication effectiveness, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and medication errors.




- Document and report ADRs and medication errors as per hospital protocols.
- Provide drug information and evidence-based recommendations to healthcare professionals.
- Counsel patients and caregivers on medication usage, storage, adherence, and possible side effects.
- Participate in medication reconciliation during admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Support Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) initiatives by reviewing antibiotic prescriptions and promoting rational antibiotic use.
- Assist in developing and updating clinical guidelines, drug policies, and standard treatment protocols.
- Conduct prescription audits and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and intervention records.
- Participate in clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and educational activities.
- Ensure compliance with NABH, NABL, and statutory requirements related to medication management.
- Coordinate with the Pharmacy Department to ensure the availability and appropriate utilization of medicines.
- Participate in continuous professional development and departmental training programs.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy and clinical pharmacy practices.
- Sound understanding of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and evidence-based medicine.




- Knowledge of medication safety, pharmacovigilance, and antimicrobial stewardship.
- Excellent clinical judgment and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and patient counselling skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Hospital Information Systems (HIS/EMR).
- Ability to interpret laboratory values and correlate them with medication therapy.
- Good documentation and presentation skills.

Preferred Competencies

- Experience in a multi-specialty tertiary care hospital.
- Familiarity with NABH standards and quality improvement initiatives.
- Certification or training in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacovigilance, or Antimicrobial Stewardship is an added advantage.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Number and quality of clinical interventions accepted by physicians.
- Medication error detection and prevention.
- Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting and follow-up.
- Medication reconciliation compliance.
- Antibiotic stewardship interventions and compliance.
- Patient counselling effectiveness and satisfaction.
- Prescription audit accuracy and completion.
- Compliance with NABH standards and departmental quality indicators.
- Timely documentation of clinical pharmacy interventions.

Pay: ₹12,940.69 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Advantages:

- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Clinical Pharmacist (Vellore)
🏢 Naruvi Hospitals
📍 Vellore