Pharmacist

M V Hospital; Chennai; On-site; INR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, Chennai, is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to manage the hospital pharmacy. You will dispense medicines, maintain stock, ensure proper storage of medicines and provide medication guidance to patients with diabetes. The role requires D.Pharm or B.Pharm with valid State Pharmacy Council registration.

Freshers and experienced candidates may apply; hospital pharmacy experience is an advantage. Rotational shifts with no night duty.

Qualifications

• D.Pharm or B.Pharm from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration with the respective State Pharmacy Council required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines and prescriptions accurately.
• Maintain stock and proper storage of medicines.
• Explain dosages, timing and storage to patients.
• Ensure insulin and temperature-sensitive medicines are stored properly.
• Monitor expiry dates and stock levels.
• Maintain medicine purchase, sale and stock records.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses and staff regarding prescriptions.
• Follow hospital pharmacy procedures and regulations.
• Keep the pharmacy clean and organized.
• Support audits and generate stock reports.
• Educate patients on adherence and safe medicine use.

Skills

Diabetes meds

Insulin handling

Patient counselling

Dispensing accuracy

Inventory management

Documentation

Education

D.Pharm or B.Pharm

State Pharmacy Council registration

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION PHARMACIST

Hospital: MV Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, Chennai
Department: Pharmacy
Designation: Pharmacist
Location: Royapuram, Chennai
Duty Timing: Rotational Shifts (No Night Duty)

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and responsible Pharmacist to manage pharmacy operations in a diabetic specialty hospital. The candidate will be responsible for dispensing medications, maintaining stock, ensuring proper storage of medicines, and providing medication-related guidance to patients with diabetes.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines and prescriptions accurately as prescribed by doctors.
• Provide medications commonly used in diabetes care, including insulin, oral antidiabetic drugs, and other prescribed medicines.
• Explain medication dosage, timing, storage, and usage instructions to patients.
• Ensure the proper storage and handling of insulin and other temperature-sensitive medicines.
• Monitor expiry dates and maintain adequate stock levels.
• Maintain records of medicine purchases, sales, stock, and controlled medicines, wherever applicable.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication availability and prescriptions.
• Follow hospital pharmacy procedures and applicable drug regulations.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and proper arrangement of medicines in the pharmacy.
• Support inventory audits and prepare stock and consumption reports.
• Educate patients on the importance of medication adherence and safe medicine usage.

Educational Qualification

• D.Pharm or B.Pharm from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration with the respective State Pharmacy Council is required.

Experience

• Freshers and experienced candidates may apply.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy or diabetic specialty hospital will be an advantage.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of diabetes medications and insulin handling.
• Good communication and patient counselling skills.
• Accuracy in dispensing medicines and maintaining records.
• Basic computer knowledge and inventory management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff.

Shift Details

• Rotational shifts.
• No night duty.

Preferred Candidate

A responsible, patient-friendly, and detail-oriented candidate who can ensure safe and timely dispensing of medicines in a diabetic specialty hospital.