Pharmacist

VCare; South Goa District, Kottayam, Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 246,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

VCare in India is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to manage dispensing, inventory, licensing, and documentation for our Pharmacy & Stores. The role supports sales of FMCG and clinic wellness products while ensuring compliance with drug laws and clinical protocols.

As part of the Pharmacy & Stores team, you will liaise with doctors, nurses, and procurement to ensure timely availability of medicines and consumables, maintain registers, and uphold ethical standards in patient care.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist qualification with state registration.
• Knowledge of drug laws and clinic compliance.
• Experience with pharmacy documentation and inventory systems.
• Strong computer skills including billing software and MS Excel.
• Good communication and customer handling.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines per prescriptions and clinic protocols.
• Counsel patients on dosage and usage where required.
• Monitor storage and handling of temperature-sensitive products.
• Maintain stock records and perform routine stock verification.
• Ensure compliance with licenses, registers, and audits.
• Support sales of FMCG and clinic products ethically.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and procurement teams.

Skills

Drug laws

Pharmacy documentation

Inventory systems

MS Excel

Billing software

Communication skills

Education

D.Pharm / B.Pharm (mandatory)

Tools

MS Excel

Billing software

Stock registers

Job description

Job Title : Pharmacist

Department : Pharmacy & Stores

Reporting To : Zonal Head

Job Summary

The Pharmacist at V Care is responsible for safe dispensing and sale of medicines, effective inventory management, statutory compliance related to pharmacy licences and records, and supporting sales of approved FMCG and clinic-owned wellness products, while ensuring adherence to applicable drug laws and clinical protocols.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pharmacy Operations & Medicine Sales
   • Dispense prescription and non-prescription medicines as per valid prescriptions and clinic protocols
   • Ensure correct dosage, labeling, and patient counseling where required
   • Monitor storage conditions for medicines including temperature-sensitive products
   • Prevent sale of expired, damaged, or unapproved medicines
2. Inventory & Store Management
   • Maintain accurate stock records for medicines, consumables, surgical items, and FMCG products
   • Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels and raise purchase indents on time
   • Perform regular stock verification, reconciliation, and expiry checks
   • Ensure proper segregation of Schedule H / H1 / other regulated drugs as applicable
3. Licensing & Documentation Compliance
   • Assist in maintenance and renewal of pharmacy licences and related statutory approvals
   • Maintain mandatory registers, invoices, purchase bills, and sale records
   • Support compliance during inspections by Drug Inspector / Clinical Establishment authorities
   • Ensure SOPs are followed for storage, dispensing, and documentation
4. FMCG & Clinic Product Sales
   • Handle billing and sale of approved FMCG, cosmetic, dermatology, and hair-care products
   • Educate patients on proper usage of clinic-recommended products
   • Support promotional activities and cross-selling of clinic wellness products ethically
   • Maintain separate stock and sales records for FMCG and non-drug items
5. Coordination & Support
   • Coordinate with doctors, nurses, therapists, and procurement teams
   • Assist in indenting and receiving stocks from approved vendors
   • Support smooth functioning of day-care procedures with timely availability of medicines and consumables
6. Quality, Safety & Ethics
   • Follow ethical pharmacy practices and confidentiality norms
   • Ensure adherence to Drug & Cosmetics Act and clinic policies
   • Report discrepancies, near misses, or compliance issues promptly

Qualifications & Skills

• D.Pharm / B.Pharm (mandatory)
• Valid State Pharmacy Council Registration
• Knowledge of drug laws, pharmacy documentation, and inventory systems
• Basic computer skills (billing software, stock registers, MS Excel)
• Good communication and customer-handling skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience in clinic / hospital / specialty centre pharmacy preferred
• Exposure to dermatology, cosmetic, or surgical clinic setup is an added advantage

Work location: Kazhakootam, Kottayam, Ambattur, Coimbatore, Bangalore - Sadashivanagar, Goa - Margoa.