Pharmacist

Thanal Trust; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Thanal Trust in Kerala is seeking a pharmacist to dispense medicines accurately, review prescriptions for safety, and maintain detailed records of dispensing activities.

The role emphasizes stock control, proper storage, and adherence to regulations while ensuring patient safety and effective communication with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines as per prescriptions and ensure correct dosage and instructions.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy, drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• Maintain proper records of medicines, prescriptions, and dispensing activities.
• Monitor and maintain adequate stock of medicines and medical supplies.
• Check expiry dates, batch numbers, and storage conditions of medicines.
• Place purchase requests and coordinate with suppliers for timely stock replenishment.
• Ensure medicines are stored according to required temperature and safety standards.
• Counsel patients on proper medication usage, dosage, precautions, and possible side effects.
• Coordinate with doctors and other healthcare professionals regarding medication-related concerns.
• Handle controlled and high-alert medicines as per applicable regulations and organizational procedures.
• Monitor stock movement and minimize medicine wastage and expiry.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and proper organization of the pharmacy.
• Follow applicable pharmacy regulations, infection-control practices, and organizational policies.

Job description

Job Description:

• Dispense medicines as per prescriptions and ensure correct dosage and instructions.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy, drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• Maintain proper records of medicines, prescriptions, and dispensing activities.
• Monitor and maintain adequate stock of medicines and medical supplies.
• Check expiry dates, batch numbers, and storage conditions of medicines.
• Place purchase requests and coordinate with suppliers for timely stock replenishment.
• Ensure medicines are stored according to required temperature and safety standards.
• Counsel patients on proper medication usage, dosage, precautions, and possible side effects.
• Coordinate with doctors and other healthcare professionals regarding medication-related concerns.
• Handle controlled and high-alert medicines as per applicable regulations and organizational procedures.
• Monitor stock movement and minimize medicine wastage and expiry.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and proper organization of the pharmacy.
• Follow applicable pharmacy regulations, infection-control practices, and organizational policies.