Pharmacy Aide Role & Responsibilities

- Assist the Pharmacist/Pharmacy In-Charge in day-to-day pharmacy operations.

- Support dispensing of medicines under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist.

- Receive, arrange, label, and store medicines and pharmacy supplies properly.

- Assist in maintaining FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) stock rotation.

- Check medicine names, quantities, batch numbers, and expiry dates during stock handling.

- Assist with daily and monthly physical stock verification.

- Report shortages, damaged items, near-expiry and expired medicines to the Pharmacy In-Charge.

- Maintain cleanliness and proper organization of pharmacy shelves and storage areas.

- Assist with pharmacy stock entries, issue/return records, and HMIS/software transactions.

- Support preparation of pharmacy indents and stock requirements.

- Assist in receiving medicines from stores/vendors and verifying quantities against documents.

- Support segregation and documentation of expired, damaged, or returned medicines.

- Coordinate with nursing stations, wards, OT, ICU, casualty, and other departments for medicine requirements.

- Maintain proper documentation and filing of pharmacy records.

- Follow hospital SOPs, infection-control practices, medication-safety procedures, and quality standards.

- Maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital information.

- Perform other pharmacy-related duties assigned by the Pharmacist/Pharmacy In-Charge.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Qualification:



D.Pharm / B.Pharm preferred; Pharmacy Assistant/Aide candidates with relevant hospital experience may also be considered.

- Experience: 13 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy or retail pharmacy preferred.

- Basic knowledge of medicine names, dosage forms, storage requirements, and expiry management.

- Knowledge of FEFO/FIFO and inventory management.

- Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with HMIS/Pharmacy software preferred.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work effectively with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and hospital departments.

- Good attention to detail and accuracy in stock handling.

- Willingness to work in rotational shifts, including weekends/holidays when required.

- Ability to work as part of a team and follow hospital policies and instructions.

- Candidates with NABH-accredited hospital experience will be preferred.

Perks & Benefits

- Market-competitive salary based on qualification and experience.

- Opportunity to work in a multispecialty hospital environment.

- Professional learning and career-development opportunities.

- On-the-job training and exposure to hospital pharmacy operations.

- Supportive and professional work environment.

- Employee welfare benefits as per hospital policy.

- Provident Fund (PF) and ESI benefits, wherever applicable.

- Paid leave and weekly off as per hospital policy.

- Opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

- Recognition for good performance and contribution.

- Staff accommodation/, if provided by the hospital, as per hospital policy. Role & responsibilities

📌 Walk-in || Pharmacy Aide (Bengaluru)
🏢 Brindhavvan Areion Hospital
📍 Bengaluru