Pharmacist

Drlogy; Chennai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Drlogy in Chennai is looking for a Pharmacist to play a pivotal role in hospital operations. Responsibilities include reviewing prescriptions, dispensing medications accurately, managing drug inventory, and counseling patients on use and precautions. The ideal candidate must possess strong pharmacological knowledge and attention to detail, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulations. This position involves working in shifts, and compliance with legal and hospital policies is essential. Join Drlogy to contribute to medication safety and improve patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pharmacology and medication safety.
• Attention to detail and adherence to statutory regulations.
• Ability to counsel patients on medications and manage drug inventory.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate prescriptions for correctness and dosage.
• Dispense medications accurately according to prescriptions.
• Provide patient counseling on dosage and side effects.
• Maintain optimal storage conditions for medicines.
• Handle controlled drugs as per legal requirements.
• Manage inventory and track expiring medications.
• Support emergency services and ensure availability of critical drugs.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

The Pharmacist will play a critical role in hospital/pharmacy operations by reviewing prescriptions, dispensing medications, managing drug inventory, and counseling patients. This requires strong knowledge of pharmacology, attention to detail, and adherence to statutory regulations. The candidate must ensure accuracy in dispensing, maintain proper storage conditions, and support clinical teams with medication-related guidance, all while upholding patient safety and confidentiality.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review and validate prescriptions for correctness, dosage, interactions, and contraindications.
• Dispense medications accurately in accordance with prescriptions and SOPs.
• Provide patient counseling on dosage, administration, side effects, and precautions.
• Ensure adherence to medication safety standards and the “10 Rights” of drug administration.
• Maintain optimal storage conditions for medicines (temperature, humidity, cold chain where applicable).
• Manage inventory using FIFO/FEFO; track expiries and minimize wastage.
• Handle controlled/narcotic drugs as per legal requirements; maintain registers and audit trails.
• Prepare purchase orders and coordinate with vendors for timely procurement.
• Verify inward supplies, process GRNs, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Manage returns of expired/damaged/near-expiry items as per policy.
• Maintain accurate records of dispensing, billing, and stock movements in HIS/ERP.
• Coordinate with doctors and nursing staff for clarifications and urgent medication needs.
• Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and patient-specific dispensing.
• Monitor and report adverse drug reactions (ADR) as per pharmacovigilance protocols.
• Support emergency services by ensuring availability of crash cart and critical drugs.
Participate in stock audits, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and infection control within the pharmacy.
• Ensure compliance with NABH, Drugs & Cosmetics Act, and hospital policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and prescription information.
• Use pharmacy software/ERP for data entry, reporting, and analytics.
• Handle patient queries and provide professional guidance.
• Coordinate with billing/accounts for accurate charge capture and reconciliation.
• Support clinical initiatives such as antibiotic stewardship and formulary management.
• Train and guide junior staff and interns when required.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and SOP updates.
• Stay updated with new drugs, guidelines, and best practices.
• Work in rotational shifts, including nights and emergencies.
• Ensure proper biomedical waste disposal as per regulations.
• Maintain discipline, punctuality, and professional conduct.
• Contribute to improving medication safety, operational efficiency, and patient satisfaction.