Pharmacist

Even Hospitals; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Even Hospitals seeks a qualified Pharmacist to ensure safe dispensing for inpatients and outpatients while complying with NABH standards and hospital policies. You will collaborate with doctors, nurses, and the pharmacy team to maintain patient safety, accurate labeling, and timely medication administration across inpatient wards and department clinics.

Experience in hospital information systems and barcode medication administration is preferred, with a commitment to quality and continuous

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) with valid registration.
• 25 years of experience in a multispecialty hospital pharmacy.
• Knowledge of NABH standards and hospital pharmacy practices.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescribed medications accurately after verifying prescriptions.
• Review prescriptions for dosage, interactions, allergies, and completeness.
• Counsel patients regarding medication usage, dosage, storage, precautions and side effects.
• Ensure proper labeling and documentation of all dispensed medicines.
• Coordinate with clinicians to clarify orders when required.

Skills

Pharmacology

NABH standards

Patient counselling

Team collaboration

Pharmacy software

Inventory management

Education

D.Pharm / B.Pharm

Tools

HIS

Pharmacy software

Job description

Department: Pharmacy
Location: 100-Bedded Multispecialty Hospital
Reports To: Pharmacy Manager / Head of Pharmacy

Position Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely dispensing of medications to inpatients and outpatients while maintaining compliance with statutory regulations, hospital policies, NABH standards, and patient safety protocols. The role requires close collaboration with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care.

Key Responsibilities

Medication Dispensing & Patient Care

• Dispense prescribed medications accurately after verifying prescriptions.
• Review prescriptions for dosage, drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, and completeness.
• Counsel patients regarding medication usage, dosage, storage, precautions, and possible side effects.
• Ensure proper labeling and documentation of all dispensed medicines.
• Coordinate with clinicians to clarify medication orders whenever required.

Inventory & Store Management

• Monitor medicine inventory and maintain adequate stock levels.
• Ensure proper storage of medicines as per manufacturer's recommendations.
• Monitor expiry dates and remove near-expiry or expired medications promptly.
• Maintain narcotic, psychotropic, and high-alert medication registers as per statutory requirements.
• Participate in procurement planning and stock reconciliation.

Clinical & Hospital Support

• Support medication reconciliation during patient admission and discharge.
• Participate in ward rounds when required.
• Report adverse drug reactions (ADR) and medication errors.
• Assist in implementing antimicrobial stewardship and medication safety initiatives.
• Support code blue and emergency medication management.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with NABH, Pharmacy Act, Drugs & Cosmetics Act, and hospital policies.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy documentation and records.
• Participate in internal audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Follow infection control and biomedical waste management protocols.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information.

Documentation

• Maintain dispensing records.
• Record controlled drug transactions accurately.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly pharmacy reports.
• Update inventory management systems regularly.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm).
• Valid State Pharmacy Council Registration (Mandatory).

Experience

• 25 years of experience in a multispecialty hospital pharmacy.
• Experience in inpatient, outpatient, ICU, OT, and emergency pharmacy preferred.
• Knowledge of Hospital Information Systems (HIS) and pharmacy management software is desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of pharmacology and medications.
• Knowledge of NABH standards and hospital pharmacy practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and patient counseling skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with pharmacy software.
• Good inventory and documentation skills.

Key Competencies

• Patient-first approach
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Accountability and ownership
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Time management
• Ability to work under pressure

Working Conditions

• Rotational shifts, including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• May be required to work in Inpatient Pharmacy, Outpatient Pharmacy, Emergency Pharmacy, ICU Pharmacy, and OT Pharmacy based on operational requirements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Prescription dispensing accuracy 99.5%
• Zero dispensing of expired medications
• Timely medication dispensing within defined turnaround time
• Compliance with statutory and NABH requirements
• Inventory variance within approved limits
• Controlled drug register compliance at 100%
• Minimal medication errors and timely incident reporting
• Positive patient and clinician feedback

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in a NABH-accredited hospital.
• Familiarity with barcode medication administration systems.
• Certification in medication safety or clinical pharmacy will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, patient-centric environment.