Walk-in | Pharmacy Aide

Brindhavvan Areion Hospital; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Multispecialty hospital environment

On-the-job training

Provident Fund and ESI benefits

Paid leave and weekly off

Job summary

Brindhavvan Areion Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Aide to support the Pharmacist in daily operations, handling medicines, stock management, and documentation. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork within a multispecialty hospital setting.

Responsibilities include stock rotation, verification of medications, and coordination with nursing staff to meet ward requirements while adhering to SOPs and infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• Qualification: D.Pharm / B.Pharm preferred; Pharmacy Assistant/Aide candidates with hospital experience may be considered.
• Experience: 13 years in hospital or retail pharmacy preferred.
• Knowledge: FEFO/FIFO and inventory management.
• Computer: Basic computer knowledge and HMIS/pharmacy software familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist/In-Charge in day-to-day operations.
• Support dispensing under supervision of a qualified pharmacist.
• Receive, label, store medicines and supplies properly.
• Maintain FEFO stock rotation.
• Check medicine names, quantities, batch numbers, and expiry dates.
• Assist with stock verification and HMIS/pharmacy software transactions.
• Coordinate with nursing stations, wards, OT, ICU, casualty for medicine requirements.
• Follow SOPs, infection-control practices, medication-safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pharmacist/In-Charge.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Rotational shifts

Inventory management

Education

D.Pharm / B.Pharm

Tools

HMIS/Pharmacy software

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Pharmacy Aide Role & Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist/Pharmacy In-Charge in day-to-day pharmacy operations.
• Support dispensing of medicines under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist.
• Receive, arrange, label, and store medicines and pharmacy supplies properly.
• Assist in maintaining FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) stock rotation.
• Check medicine names, quantities, batch numbers, and expiry dates during stock handling.
• Assist with daily and monthly physical stock verification.
• Report shortages, damaged items, near-expiry and expired medicines to the Pharmacy In-Charge.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper organization of pharmacy shelves and storage areas.
• Assist with pharmacy stock entries, issue/return records, and HMIS/software transactions.
• Support preparation of pharmacy indents and stock requirements.
• Assist in receiving medicines from stores/vendors and verifying quantities against documents.
• Support segregation and documentation of expired, damaged, or returned medicines.
• Coordinate with nursing stations, wards, OT, ICU, casualty, and other departments for medicine requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of pharmacy records.
• Follow hospital SOPs, infection-control practices, medication-safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital information.
• Perform other pharmacy-related duties assigned by the Pharmacist/Pharmacy In-Charge.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Qualification: D.Pharm / B.Pharm preferred; Pharmacy Assistant/Aide candidates with relevant hospital experience may also be considered.
• Experience: 13 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy or retail pharmacy preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medicine names, dosage forms, storage requirements, and expiry management.
• Knowledge of FEFO/FIFO and inventory management.
• Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with HMIS/Pharmacy software preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and hospital departments.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in stock handling.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts, including weekends/holidays when required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow hospital policies and instructions.
• Candidates with NABH-accredited hospital experience will be preferred.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualification and experience.
• Opportunity to work in a multispecialty hospital environment.
• Professional learning and career-development opportunities.
• On-the-job training and exposure to hospital pharmacy operations.
• Supportive and professional work environment.
• Employee welfare benefits as per hospital policy.
• Provident Fund (PF) and ESI benefits, wherever applicable.
• Paid leave and weekly off as per hospital policy.
• Opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.
• Recognition for good performance and contribution.
• Staff accommodation/, if provided by the hospital, as per hospital policy. Role & responsibilities