Walk-in | Pharmacist

Kauvery Hospital; Chennai District; On-site; INR 290,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauvery Hospital in India seeks a pharmacist to accurately dispense medications for both inpatients and outpatients, including compounding and packaging as needed.

The role requires counseling patients on proper usage, dosage, and potential side effects, plus collaboration with physicians and staff on drug therapies. Strong communication and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: A degree in Pharmacy (B. Pharm or D. Pharm) and PCI registration is typically required.
• Experience: Hospital/clinical setting preferred; freshers may be considered.
• Technical: Proficiency in basic computer operations for billing and record-keeping.
• Soft: Strong communication to interact with patients and medical staff.
• Regulatory: Must adhere to laws and procedures governing pharmaceutical practice.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately for inpatients and outpatients; includes compounding and packaging as needed.
• Counsel patients on medication usage, dosing, and side effects; consult with physicians as needed.
• Manage medication inventory, check expiry dates, ensure proper storage, and handle stock orders.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including medication history and adverse reactions.
• Assist with billing and administrative tasks required for pharmacy operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

B. Pharm

D. Pharm

Tools

Billing software

Job description

Core duties

• Medication dispensing: Accurately fill and dispense prescriptions for both inpatients and outpatients, including compounding and packaging pharmaceuticals as needed.
• Patient and staff counseling: Advise patients on proper medication usage, dosage, and potential side effects. Consult with physicians and other healthcare staff on drug therapies and interactions.
• Inventory management: Manage and maintain stock of medications, including checking for expiry dates and ensuring proper storage. This may involve ordering new stock and tracking controlled substances.
• Record keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medication history and adverse reactions.
• Billing and administration: Prepare bills for patients, verify order entries, and complete other administrative tasks required for the pharmacy's operation.

Key skills and qualifications

• Education: A degree in Pharmacy (B. Pharm or D. Pharm) from a recognized institution and registration with the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) are typically required.
• Experience: Previous experience in a hospital or clinical setting is often preferred, though some roles may be open to freshers.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in basic computer operations for billing and record-keeping.
• Soft skills: Strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients and medical staff, and the ability to work accurately and efficiently.
• Regulatory knowledge: Must adhere to all legal rules, regulations, and procedures governing pharmaceutical practice.