Position Title: Pharmacist

Reporting To: Unit Manager
Supervises: Pharmacy Assistant / Store Executive

Role Purpose

To ensure secure, accurate, and continuous medication management for residents. The Pharmacist is responsible for medication dispensing, therapy monitoring, compliance, inventory control, and Nurses/Caretaker education, supporting high-quality, dignified, and compliant care across hospital and residential healthcare settings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Medication Management & Dispensing
- Dispense medications accurately for residents as per physician prescriptions.
- Review medication charts for dosage accuracy, drug interactions, duplications, and contraindications.
- Support unit-dose dispensing, medication carts, and resident-specific medication packing where applicable.
- Ensure timely medication availability for routine, PRN, and emergency requirements.

2. Clinical Pharmacy & Therapy Monitoring
- Monitor ongoing drug therapies, especially for chronic conditions common in geriatric and long-term care populations.
- Identify and escalate adverse drug reactions,



side effects, and medication errors.
- Provide medication-related inputs to doctors, nurses, and care teams during rounds or care reviews.
- Support deprescribing and medication optimization initiatives for senior residents.

3. Resident, Family & Caregiver Education
- Counsel residents, family and Nurses/caretaker on medication usage, dosage schedules, and precautions.
- Educate nursing staff on medication administration protocols, storage, and safety.
- Promote medication adherence and awareness in assisted living and LTC settings.

4. Pharmacy Operations & Inventory Control
- Maintain accurate inventory of medications, including controlled drugs and emergency stocks.
- Track expiry, batch numbers, and recalls; ensure removal of expired or damaged medicines.
- Coordinate with procurement for timely replenishment and stock optimization.
- Maintain medication storage standards including temp

📌 Pharmacist (Chennai)
🏢 Athulya Assisted Living
📍 Chennai