Key Responsibilities

* Dispense medicines accurately as per valid prescriptions and hospital protocols.

* Verify prescription details, drug name, strength, dosage, route, frequency, and duration before dispensing.

* Counsel patients/caregivers regarding medication usage, dosage, storage, precautions, and possible side effects, wherever applicable.

* Ensure proper handling, storage, and segregation of medicines as per manufacturer recommendations and hospital policies.

* Monitor expiry dates, batch numbers, stock levels, and near-expiry medicines.

* Maintain appropriate inventory and support timely replenishment of medicines and consumables.

* Follow FIFO/FEFO practices for inventory management.

* Maintain records for controlled, high-alert, LASA and other specially monitored medications as applicable.

* Ensure proper documentation of dispensing, returns, wastage, and stock adjustments.

* Coordinate with doctors, nurses, stores, billing, and other departments for smooth pharmacy operations.

* Identify and report medication-related discrepancies, adverse drug reactions, medication errors, or near misses as per hospital policy.

* Participate in pharmacy audits, quality initiatives, NABH activities, and medication-safety programs.

* Ensure compliance with applicable pharmacy, drug-control, hospital, and statutory requirements.

* Maintain cleanliness, organization, and infection-control standards within the pharmacy area.





* Support patient-friendly pharmacy services and resolve routine patient/attendant queries professionally.

* Perform shift duties, including rotational/night shifts, as per hospital requirements.

* Maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital information.

* Perform any other pharmacy-related responsibilities assigned by the reporting manager.

Education & Qualification

* D.Pharm / B.Pharm from a recognized institution.

* Valid State Pharmacy Council registration.

* Relevant hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Experience

* Freshers: Can be considered based on hospital requirements.

* Experienced candidates: 1–3 years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Key Competencies

* Medication safety and attention to detail

* Knowledge of pharmaceuticals and dosage forms

* Inventory management

* Patient communication and counselling

* Documentation and record keeping

* Computer/Pharmacy software skills

* Teamwork and coordination

* Compliance orientation

* Ability to work in shifts

* Skilled and ethical conduct

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

* Prescription/dispensing accuracy

* Medication-error prevention

* Inventory accuracy and stock availability

* Reduction in expiry/near-expiry losses

* Compliance with pharmacy SOPs and statutory requirements

* Timely documentation and reporting

* Patient service and query resolution

* Audit/NABH compliance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹23,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Hospital Pharmacist (India)
🏢 Care Hospital
📍 India