Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and responsible Pharmacist to manage the dispensing of medicines, maintain pharmacy inventory, ensure proper medication storage, and provide accurate medication-related information to patients and healthcare professionals. The candidate must ensure compliance with hospital policies, pharmacy procedures, and applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

- Medicine Dispensing: Dispense prescribed medications accurately according to doctors' prescriptions and verify dosage, frequency, and instructions.
- Prescription Verification: Check prescriptions for completeness, appropriate dosage, and potential medication-related issues; refer concerns to the prescribing doctor.
- Patient Counselling: Explain medication usage, dosage instructions, storage requirements, precautions, and possible side effects to patients.
- Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, maintain adequate medicine availability, and prepare purchase requests when required.
- Expiry Management: Regularly check expiry dates, identify expired or damaged medicines, and ensure proper segregation and disposal according to applicable procedures.
- Stock Records: Maintain accurate records of medicine purchases, sales, returns, batch numbers, and stock movements.
- Storage and Safety: Ensure medicines are stored under appropriate conditions, including temperature-controlled storage where required.
- Hospital Coordination: Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other hospital departments to ensure timely availability of prescribed medicines.
- Billing and Documentation: Prepare accurate pharmacy bills, maintain dispensing records, and handle cash or billing transactions where applicable.
- Regulatory Compliance: Follow applicable pharmacy laws, prescription requirements,



and procedures for controlled or restricted medicines.
- Patient Safety: Prevent dispensing errors, report medication-related incidents, and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Qualified Conduct: Maintain cleanliness, discipline, punctuality, and professional behaviour while performing pharmacy duties.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognized institution.
- Valid registration with the applicable State Pharmacy Council, as required by law.
- Previous hospital or retail pharmacy experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of medicines, dosage forms, drug interactions, and prescription handling.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with pharmacy billing or inventory software.
- Good communication, organizational, and patient-handling skills.
- Ability to work in shifts, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays, as per hospital requirements.

Key Skills

- Accurate medication dispensing
- Medicine inventory and stock control
- Patient counselling
- Prescription verification
- Documentation and record maintenance
- Communication and teamwork
- Attention to detail and patient safety

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy of medicine dispensing
- Timely availability of medicines
- Inventory accuracy and stock control
- Reduction in expired medicine losses
- Compliance with pharmacy procedures
- Patient satisfaction and service quality
- Timely completion of pharmacy records

General Responsibilities

The Pharmacist shall perform all duties assigned by the Pharmacy In-Charge or Hospital Management, follow hospital policies and procedures, maintain professional ethics, and contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of patient care.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹17,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Pharmacist (Vijayawada)
🏢 Accura Imaging & Diagnostic Centre
📍 Vijayawada