Medication Management

- Review and validate medication prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness.

- Dispense medications according to physician orders and hospital protocols.

- Ensure proper storage, handling, and inventory management of pharmaceuticals.

- Monitor medication stock levels and coordinate procurement activities.

- Manage controlled substances in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Clinical Pharmacy Services

- Participate in patient care rounds and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

- Review patient medication histories and identify potential drug interactions.

- Provide recommendations on dosage adjustments and alternative therapies.

- Monitor patient responses to medication and report adverse drug reactions.

- Support antimicrobial stewardship and medication safety initiatives.

Patient Counseling

- Educate patients and caregivers on medication usage, dosage, side effects, and precautions.

- Provide discharge medication counseling.

- Answer medication-related queries from patients and healthcare staff.

Compliance and Documentation

- Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation.

- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, pharmacy regulations, and accreditation standards.

- Participate in medication audits and quality improvement programs.

- Report medication errors and contribute to corrective actions.

Training and Development

- Train and supervise pharmacy technicians, interns,



and support staff.

- Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.

- Conduct medication awareness and safety programs for hospital staff.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) / Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)

- Registered Pharmacist with the relevant Pharmacy Council/Regulatory Authority.

- Minimum 1-3 years of hospital pharmacy experience (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics.

- Understanding of hospital pharmacy operations and regulations.

- Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.

- Attention to detail and accuracy.

- Computer proficiency and experience with Hospital Information Systems (HIS).

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Prescription dispensing accuracy rate.

- Medication error reduction.

- Patient counseling effectiveness.

- Inventory management efficiency.

- Compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

- Timely medication availability and service delivery.

Working Conditions

- Hospital and clinical healthcare setting.

- Rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and emergency duties.

- Exposure to healthcare and medication handling environments.

📌 Senior Associate - Pharmacist (Mysuru)
🏢 Manipal Hospitals
📍 Mysuru