Key Responsibilities :1. Medication Management (OPD & IPD)

- Review and validate chemotherapy and supportive care prescriptions.
- Ensure dosing accuracy based on BSA, weight, renal/hepatic function.
- Dispense oncology and non-oncology medications as per protocol.
- Check for drug interactions, contraindications, and allergies.
- Coordinate with oncologists and nursing staff for clarifications.

1. Chemotherapy Preparation & Handling

- Prepare cytotoxic drugs under aseptic conditions (Laminar Airflow / Biosafety Cabinet).
- Follow USP , or local regulatory oncology handling guidelines.
- Ensure safe handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of hazardous drugs.
- Maintain chemotherapy compounding records and logs.

- Clinical Support

- Participate in tumor board discussions if required.
- Monitor patients for adverse drug reactions (ADR) and toxicity.
- Assist in dose modifications as per lab parameters.
- Support pharmacovigilance reporting.

- Inventory & Procurement

- Maintain inventory of high-cost oncology drugs.
- Monitor cold chain management (2-8°C medications).
- Prevent stock-outs and expiry losses.
- Ensure narcotics and controlled drug compliance.

- Regulatory & Documentation

- Maintain statutory records as per Drugs & Cosmetics Act / local authority.
- Ensure NABH / JCI compliance (if applicable).




- Maintain chemotherapy administration records.
- Ensure audit readiness at all times.

- Patient Counseling (Especially OPD)

- Educate patients on:

- Chemotherapy regimens
- Side effects & management
- Oral chemotherapy adherence
- Secure handling at home
- Provide medication information leaflets.

1. Safety & Quality
- Ensure biomedical waste segregation compliance.
- Follow spill management protocols for cytotoxic drugs.
- Participate in internal quality audits.
- Train pharmacy staff on oncology safety.

Qualifications :

- B.Pharm / M.Pharm / Pharm.D
- Registered Pharmacist (State Pharmacy Council)
- Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (preferred)

Experience :

- 2-5 years in hospital pharmacy
- Minimum 1-2 years in oncology setup preferred

Skills Required :

- Knowledge of chemotherapy protocols
- Strong calculation & dose verification skills
- Understanding of cytotoxic handling precautions
- Inventory management of high-value drugs
- Good communication skills
- EMR/HIS familiarity

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Benefits :

- Provident Fund

Education :

- Bachelor's (required)

Experience :

- Pharmacist: 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Pharmacy License (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Hospital Pharmacist at Cancer Centers of America (Nashik)
🏢 CANCER CENTERS OF AMERICA
📍 Nashik