Pharmacist

Rekha Hospital / Hampton Urology; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Rekha Hospital is seeking a Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy department. The role involves dispensing medicines safely, verifying prescriptions, and supporting clinical operations to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The Pharmacist will manage inventory, assist in billing, and coordinate with doctors and nurses to meet medication needs in a hospital setting, with emphasis on FEFO and cold-chain where required.

Qualifications

• D.Pharm or B.Pharm degree from a recognized institution.
• Valid State Pharmacy Council registration.
• Knowledge of prescription handling and storage.
• Proficient in pharmacy billing software and basic computer use.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for completeness, dosage, frequency, and interactions.
• Dispense medicines accurately as prescribed.
• Explain dosage, administration, storage, and precautions to patients.
• Maintain inventory and FEFO stock rotation.
• Ensure compliance with hospital SOPs and pharmacy laws.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams for medication requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient counseling

Basic computer knowledge

Pharmacy billing software experience

Education

D.Pharm / B.Pharm

State Pharmacy Council registration

Tools

Pharmacy billing software

Job description

Pharmacist Role & Responsibilities

Department: Pharmacy / Clinical Operations
Designation: Pharmacist
Reports To: Pharmacy Manager / Hospital Administrator / Medical Superintendent

Job Summary:
Responsible for dispensing medicines safely, maintaining pharmacy inventory, supporting patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations and hospital procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prescription Verification & Dispensing

• Review prescriptions for completeness, dosage, frequency, and potential drug interactions.
• Dispense medicines accurately according to the prescription.
• Explain dosage, administration, storage, and precautions to patients.
• Clarify unclear prescriptions with the prescribing doctor.

Patient Care & Counselling

• Provide information about medicine usage and possible side effects.
• Guide patients on proper medication adherence.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Escalate adverse drug reactions or medication-related concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional.

Inventory & Stock Management

• Maintain adequate stock of medicines and pharmacy supplies.
• Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and batch numbers.
• Follow FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) for stock rotation.
• Prepare purchase requests and coordinate with approved suppliers.
• Receive and verify medicines against purchase orders and invoices.

Storage & Quality Control

• Ensure medicines are stored under appropriate temperature and environmental conditions.
• Maintain cold-chain storage for temperature-sensitive medicines.
• Monitor and document refrigerator temperatures.
• Separate expired, damaged, or recalled medicines from usable stock.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and pharmacy hygiene.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain prescription records, stock registers, and dispensing records.
• Ensure proper documentation of controlled and restricted medicines as applicable.
• Support pharmacy audits and regulatory inspections.
• Follow hospital SOPs and applicable pharmacy laws.
• Maintain records of medicine returns, wastage, and disposals.

Coordination with Healthcare Teams

• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other departments regarding medication requirements.
• Support medication reconciliation and identification of medication-related issues.
• Participate in pharmacy and therapeutics committee activities where applicable.
• Assist in maintaining medication safety standards.

Billing & Pharmacy Operations

• Generate medicine bills and verify billing accuracy.
• Handle cash, card, or digital payments according to hospital procedures.
• Coordinate with insurance or billing departments when required.
• Maintain daily sales and stock reconciliation.

Emergency & Inpatient Pharmacy Support

• Ensure availability of essential medicines for emergency and inpatient requirements.
• Coordinate timely medicine supply to wards, ICU, OT, and emergency departments.
• Maintain emergency drug stock and check expiry dates regularly.

Required Qualifications

• D.Pharm / B.Pharm from a recognized institution.
• Valid State Pharmacy Council registration as applicable.
• Knowledge of prescription handling, medicine storage, and pharmacy operations.
• Basic computer knowledge and pharmacy billing software experience.
• Good communication and patient-handling skills.

Preferred Experience

• Freshers and experienced candidates may apply, depending on the hospital's requirements.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy, or clinical pharmacy is preferred.

Key Skills

Prescription Reading | Dispensing | Inventory Management | FEFO | Cold-Chain Management | Pharmacy Billing | Patient Counselling | Documentation | Medication Safety | Regulatory Compliance

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Dispensing accuracy
• Stock availability
• Expiry and wastage control
• Inventory accuracy
• Prescription turnaround time
• Patient satisfaction
• Compliance with pharmacy SOPs

Note: Actual duties may vary depending on whether the role is in a hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy, or pharmaceutical company.