Hospital Pharmacist

Mind and Brain hospital; Karnataka; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid sick time

Provident Fund

Job summary

Mind and Brain hospital in Karnataka is seeking a qualified and responsible Hospital Pharmacist to manage dispensing, inventory, documentation, and pharmacy operations while ensuring compliance with hospital standards.

The role involves accurate dispensing, verification of prescriptions, maintaining records, coordinating with doctors and nursing staff, and upholding patient safety, infection control, and confidentiality protocols.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered pharmacist as per state regulations.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred, freshers considered with qualification.
• Knowledge of dispensing, inventory control, and record-keeping.
• Familiar with medication safety and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines accurately against prescriptions.
• Verify prescriptions for dosage and instructions.
• Maintain records of medicines issued and received.
• Coordinate with doctors and nursing staff regarding medication needs.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of medicines.
• Report medication errors or stock concerns to appropriate authority.

Skills

Dispensing accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Documentation

Inventory management

Medication safety

Team coordination

Education

B.Pharm / D.Pharm

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and responsible Hospital Pharmacist to manage medication dispensing, inventory, documentation, and pharmacy operations while ensuring compliance with applicable pharmacy and hospital standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines accurately against valid prescriptions.
• Verify prescriptions and ensure correct dosage, quantity, and medication instructions.
• Provide appropriate medication-related information to patients and caregivers within the scope of practice.
• Coordinate with doctors and nursing staff regarding medication requirements and clarifications.
• Maintain accurate records of medicines issued, received, and returned.
• Monitor pharmacy stock levels and ensure timely replenishment.
• Check medicine expiry dates, batch numbers, storage conditions, and packaging regularly.
• Maintain proper storage of medicines as per manufacturer and hospital requirements.
• Maintain records for controlled, restricted, and high-alert medicines as applicable.
• Monitor and maintain pharmacy inventory to minimise stock-outs and wastage.
• Receive medicines and verify them against purchase orders/invoices.
• Maintain pharmacy registers, bills, stock records, and other required documentation.
• Support periodic stock audits and reconciliation.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of expired or damaged medicines.
• Follow hospital infection-control, medication-safety, confidentiality, and patient-safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and professional pharmacy environment.
• Report medication errors, discrepancies, adverse events, or stock-related concerns to the appropriate authority.
• Ensure compliance with applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, and hospital policies.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of medicines, dosage forms, indications, and storage requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer and pharmacy inventory management skills.
• Ability to maintain proper documentation and records.
• Strong understanding of medication safety and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualification & Eligibility

• B.Pharm / D.Pharm from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration with the State Pharmacy Council, as applicable.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Freshers with the required qualification and registration may also be considered.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person