Hospital Pharmacist

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: 13 years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Key Competencies Medication safety and attention to detailKnowledge of pharmaceuticals and dosage formsInventory managementPatient communication and counsellingDocumentation and record keepingComputer/Pharmacy software skillsTeamwork and coordinationCompliance orientationAbility to work in shiftsProfessional and ethical conduct Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Prescription/dispensing accuracyMedication-error preventionInventory accuracy and stock availabilityReduction in expiry/near-expiry lossesCompliance with pharmacy SOPs and statutory requirementsTimely documentation and reportingPatient service and query resolutionAudit/NABH compliance Job Type: Full-time Compensation: 20,000.00 - 23,000.00 per month Work Location: In person .