Pharmacist

Apollo Knowledge Ventures Limited; Siliguri, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Knowledge Ventures Limited in India is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to dispense medications as per doctor prescriptions, verify dosages, and manage inventories. You will ensure accuracy and maintain proper stock with expiry tracking in a regulated setting.

You will counsel patients on medication usage, dosages, precautions, and possible side effects, while maintaining records and coordinating with doctors and nurses to resolve medication-related queries in hospital or retail settings.

Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacy Council registration.
• Diploma or degree in Pharmacy.
• Experience in hospital or retail pharmacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications as per the doctor's prescriptions and ensure accuracy.
• Verify prescriptions, dosage, drug interactions, and potential contraindications.
• Maintain proper stock of medicines, including expiry tracking and inventory management.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of medicines as per regulatory guidelines.
• Counsel patients regarding medication usage, dosage, precautions, and side effects.
• Maintain pharmacy records, billing details, and dispensing registers.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication-related queries.

Skills

Pharmacy registration

Pharmacy degree

Hospital/retail pharmacy experience

Education

Diploma or degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Dispense medications as per the doctor's prescriptions and ensure accuracy.
• Verify prescriptions, dosage, drug interactions, and potential contraindications.
• Maintain proper stock of medicines, including expiry tracking and inventory management.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of medicines as per regulatory guidelines.
• Counsel patients regarding medication usage, dosage, precautions, and side effects.
• Maintain pharmacy records, billing details, and dispensing registers.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication-related queries.

Preferred candidate profile

• Valid Pharmacy Council registration.
• Relevant diploma or degree in Pharmacy.
• Experience in hospital or retail pharmacy will be an added advantage.