Duties and Responsibilities

Job Summary:
The Senior Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring protected, effective, and rational use of medications in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes medication review, policy development, patient counseling, staff training, regulatory compliance, and participation in hospital quality and safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
Medication Chart Review
Review medication orders (OP and IP) for appropriateness, dosage, drug interactions, and allergies.
Assess patient health status to determine whether prescribed medications meet care goals.
Evaluate the effectiveness of medications and follow patient progress to monitor therapeutic outcomes.
Policy & Protocol Development
Develop and update institutional guidelines for drug usage.
Monitor Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) and medication errors.
Identify, document, and report ADRs and errors; participate in root cause analysis and preventive measures.
Report ADRs to relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., PvPI)



and contribute to national pharmacovigilance programs.
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Support rational use of antibiotics to prevent resistance.
Monitor antimicrobial usage patterns and assist in implementing hospital antibiotic policies.
Inventory and Formulary Management
Maintain and update the hospital drug formulary.
Ensure availability of essential drugs and prevent stock-outs or expiry issues.
Compliance with Regulatory Standards
Ensure pharmacy practices comply with national guidelines (e.g., NABH, NABL, CDSCO).
Maintain documentation and conduct audits as per accreditation standards.
Training and Capacity Building
Train nurses and other staff on secure medication practices.
Support patient education initiatives on health maintenance, including exercise, diet, and preventive care like immunization.
Clinical and Patient Education
Advise patients on optimal medication use.
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📌 Senior Clinical Pharmacist Bengaluru (India)
🏢 sri sringeri sharada peetham charitable trust
📍 India