Walkin: Mon to Sat between 11am to 1pm - Siruseri unit

Work location: Siruseri or Mambakkam

Job Title: Pharmacist

Role & responsibilities:

- Handling of requests for medicines requests and collecting of medicines for dispensing.
- Receiving return medicines and replacing in their respective locations
- To arrange the pharmaceutical necessities in respective locations (cold room, fridge, dispensing racks and pharmacy store) for safe and quick dispensing.
- Receiving purchased medicines and allied products against purchase orders under the supervision of Sr. Pharmacists.
- Arranging the purchased medicines in their allotted racks.
- Assisting in issue of ward stock medicines.
- Assisting in checking expiry of medicines and physical stock verification.
- To prepare extemporaneous preparations under the supervision of Sr. Pharmacists.
- Co-operating in maintaining department neatness.
- To report breakage and spoilage to Sr. Pharmacists.
- To attend department meeting and co-ordinating the department activities.
- To provide professional guidance for Pharmacy Assistance.
- To involve in department training programmes and orientation.
- To follow proper duty timing.
- To perform any other related works as may be assigned from time to time.
- 100% accurate medicine dispensing/packaging according to Rx within the TAT.




- Check prescriptions to make sure there are no errors and that they're appropriate and protected for the individual patient.
- Provide advice on the dosage of medicines and the most appropriate form of medication, for example, tablet, injection, ointment or inhaler.
- Participate in ward rounds to take patient drug histories
- Liaise with other medical staff on problems patients may experience when taking their medicines
- Make sure medicines are stored appropriately and securely
- Supervise the work of less experienced and less qualified staff
- Answer questions about medicines from within the hospital, other hospitals and the general public
- Keep up to date with, and contribute to, research and development
- Write guidelines for drug use within the hospital and implement hospital regulations
- Provide information on expenditure on drugs
- Prepare and quality-check sterile medications, for example, intravenous medications
- Reporting to Department Head.

Preferred candidate profile:

- Qualification: DPharm / BPharm
- 0 to 5 years of experience in retail pharmacy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Solid attention to details.
- Should be flexible to work in rotational shifts including night duties.
- Immediate joiners preferred.

Perks and benefits:

- ESI/EPF
- Gratuity
- Food and accommodation can be provided.

Contact person: Naveenkumar - HR - [email protected]

📌 Walkin - Pharmacist - BPharm/DPharm - 0-5yrs Exp - Siruseri, Mambakkam (Chennai)
🏢 Dr.Kamakshi Memorial Hospital
📍 Chennai