Pharmacy Manager/Incharge (Hospital)

ORTHO ONE Orthopaedic Speciality Centre; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ORTHO ONE Orthopaedic Speciality Centre is seeking an experienced Hospital Pharmacy Manager/Incharge to oversee the OP, IP, and OT pharmacy operations, ensuring NABH compliance, auditing medication records, and leading a team of pharmacists. The role focuses on safety, accuracy in dispensing, and maintaining high standards of pharmaceutical care across hospital settings.

The candidate should have strong leadership, excellent communication, and inventory management skills, with preference for

Qualifications

• B.Pharm or Diploma in Pharmacy with valid registration.
• Minimum 5 years of hospital pharmacy management experience, orthopaedics preferred.
• Experience with NABH standards and pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee OP, IP, and OT pharmacy operations to ensure safe dispensing.
• Ensure compliance with NABH standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular medication audits and maintain records.
• Supervise and train pharmacy staff and interns.
• Manage inventory, costs, and dispensing accuracy.
• Educate patients and staff on drug safety and storage.

Skills

NABH standards

Audits

OT implants

Leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Education

B.Pharm / Dip. Pharm

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Hospital Pharmacy Manager/Incharge for our Ortho-One. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the OP, IP, and OT Pharmacy, ensuring adherence to NABH standards, conducting medication audits, managing pharmaceutical dispensing, and leading a team of pharmacy professionals. The Pharmacy Manager will also play a key role in maintaining the quality, safety, and compliance of medications used in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the daily operations of the OP, IP, and OT pharmacies to ensure medications are dispensed accurately and safely in all patient care areas.
2. Ensure pharmacy operations comply with NABH standards and regulations.
3. Conduct regular audits to verify proper medication documentation, accurate dispensing, and regulatory compliance.
4. Stay updated on OT implants used in orthopaedic surgeries and manage their proper handling and distribution.
5. Prepare and dispense prescribed medications, ensuring accuracy in formulas, ingredients, and prescriptions.
6. Follow standard procedures for compounding medications, including measuring and mixing ingredients.
7. Supervise pharmacy staff in tasks such as mixing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing medications.
8. Educate patients and pharmacy staff about drug interactions, side effects, proper dosage, and medication storage.
9. Ensure proper handling and security of controlled substances, as well as safe disposal of hazardous medications.
10. Maintain accurate records of prescriptions, medication costs, and inventory in the pharmacy system.
11. Check the medications to ensure their identity, purity, and strength meet the required standards.
12. Train and guide pharmacy interns and other medical staff on pharmacy practices, safety measures, and medication knowledge.

Candidate Profile

• Education: B.Pharm / Dip. Pharm
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as Pharmacy Manager or In-charge in a hospital (orthopaedics exposure is preferable).
• Skills & Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of NABH standards and hospital pharmacy operations.
  • Extensive knowledge of medication audits, OT implants, and pharmacy compounding processes.
  • Leadership skills and experience managing pharmacy staff.
  • Excellent communication skills, both with patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Ability to manage inventory and ensure accurate record-keeping.