Pharma Aid

Narayana Nethralaya; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Narayana Nethralaya in Bengaluru is seeking a Pharma Aid to support the pharmacy department in dispensing medicines, maintaining stock, and assisting patients with prescribed ophthalmic medications.

You will coordinate with pharmacists, doctors, nurses, and patients to ensure smooth operations, handle billing, and maintain records. Freshers may apply; 0-1 year experience preferred; diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medicines and pharmacy procedures.
• Good communication and patient-handling skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in medicine handling.
• Basic computer knowledge for billing and inventory entry.
• Ability to work in shifts under supervision.
• Teamwork and coordination skills.
• Time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in dispensing ophthalmic medicines and consumables.
• Arrange and maintain pharmacy stock including eye drops, ointments, lenses, and surgical medicines.
• Check medicine expiry dates and maintain inventory records.
• Receive and store medicines as per hospital protocols.
• Support billing and pharmacy documentation processes.
• Guide patients regarding medicine collection and basic usage instructions as directed by the pharmacist.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy area.
• Coordinate with OT, OPD, and wards for medicine requirements.
• Ensure compliance with hospital safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Basic medicines knowledge

Pharmacy procedures

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

PUC/12th Pass

Diploma in Pharmacy Assistant

Job description

A Pharma Aid in an eye care hospital supports the pharmacy department in dispensing medicines, maintaining stock, and assisting patients with prescribed ophthalmic medications. The role involves coordinating with pharmacists, doctors, nurses, and patients to ensure smooth pharmacy operations and accurate medicine distribution

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in dispensing ophthalmic medicines and consumables.
• Arrange and maintain pharmacy stock, including eye drops, ointments, lenses, and surgical medicines.
• Check medicine expiry dates and maintain inventory records.
• Receive and store medicines as per hospital protocols.
• Support billing and pharmacy documentation processes.
• Guide patients regarding medicine collection and basic usage instructions as directed by the pharmacist.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy area.
• Coordinate with OT, OPD, and wards for medicine requirements.
• Ensure compliance with hospital safety and infection control standards.

Skills Required

• Basic knowledge of medicines and pharmacy procedures.
• Good communication and patient-handling skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in medicine handling.
• Basic computer knowledge for billing and inventory entry.
• Ability to work in shifts and under supervision.
• Teamwork and coordination skills.
• Time management and organizational abilities.

Education Required: PUC / 12th Pass or Diploma in Pharmacy Assistant course preferred. Freshers or candidates with hospital/pharmacy experience can apply. Basic computer knowledge is preferred.

Experience: 0-1 year

Vacancies: 1