Pharmacist

Thanal Trust; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Thanal Trust in Kerala, India, seeks a pharmacist to review prescriptions, dispense medications with clear usage instructions, and counsel patients on dosage, side effects and storage. You will monitor therapy, maintain records, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The role involves collaborating with physicians and nurses to optimize patient care, supervising technicians, and participating in immunization and medication awareness campaigns to promote community health.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy and legality.
• Dispense medications and provide clear instructions on their proper use.
• Counsel patients on medication dosage, side effects, interactions, and storage.
• Monitor patient medication therapy and identify potential drug-related problems.
• Maintain accurate patient medication records.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, storing, and monitoring medication stock.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, safety standards, and pharmacy policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff where applicable.
• Participate in health promotion activities such as immunization programs and medication awareness campaigns.

Job description

Job Description

• Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy and legality.
• Dispense medications and provide clear instructions on their proper use.
• Counsel patients on medication dosage, side effects, interactions, and storage.
• Monitor patient medication therapy and identify potential drug-related problems.
• Maintain accurate patient medication records.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, storing, and monitoring medication stock.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, safety standards, and pharmacy policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff where applicable.
• Participate in health promotion activities such as immunization programs and medication awareness campaigns.