Pharmacist

JOSMEF MEDICAL CORPORATION; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

JOSMEF MEDICAL CORPORATION in Cebu City is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to oversee dispensing, patient counseling, and ensure compliance with FDA/DOH guidelines. This role also involves supervising Pharmacy Assistants and interns.

You will monitor stock, coordinate with warehouse, and maintain accurate records of sales and controlled drugs while collaborating with doctors and staff to support safe, effective patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist with a valid PRC license.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in retail or hospital pharmacy.
• Strong knowledge of drug classifications, dosage, and therapeutic uses.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and patient-handling skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and POS or pharmacy management systems.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescriptions for accuracy, dosage, and interactions before dispensing.
• Provide patient counseling on medication use, side effects, and contraindications.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and company dispensing guidelines.
• Supervise and train Pharmacy Assistants and interns in dispensing procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels, expiry dates, and reorder points to prevent stockouts.
• Coordinate with warehouse and purchasing for replenishment of medicines and supplies.
• Maintain accurate stock cards and monitor variance between physical and system inventory.
• Maintain records of sales, prescriptions, and controlled drug transactions.
• Assist during regulatory inspections and ensure readiness for audits.
• Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with doctors and nurses.

Skills

Excellent communication

Documentation

Patient-handling skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

PRC license

Tools

POS system

Pharmacy management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Dispensing and Patient Care

• Verify prescriptions for accuracy, dosage, and potential drug interactions before dispensing.


• Provide patient counseling regarding proper medication use, side effects, and contraindications.


• Ensure compliance with FDA and company dispensing guidelines.


• Supervise and train Pharmacy Assistants and interns in dispensing procedures.

Inventory and Stock Management

• Monitor inventory levels, expiry dates, and reorder points to prevent stockouts or overstocking.


• Verify deliveries and ensure proper documentation of stock receipts and adjustments.


• Coordinate with the warehouse and purchasing for replenishment of medicines and supplies.


• Maintain accurate stock cards and monitor variance between physical and system inventory.


• Manage the supply chain by analyzing sales trends, identifying fast-moving items, and preventing both stockouts and overstocking in the branch.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure that all pharmacy operations comply with FDA, DOH, and company requirements.


• Maintain accurate records of sales, prescriptions, and controlled drug transactions.


• Assist during regulatory inspections and ensure readiness for audits.


• Renew and display all necessary pharmacy permits and licenses as required.

Customer Service and Collaboration

• Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving product-related concerns.


• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and customers for special orders or product availability.


• Promote proper medicine use and advocate for patient health and safety.


• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to operational improvements.

QUALIFICATION

Licensed Pharmacist with a valid PRC license.

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.

At least 1 year of experience in retail or hospital pharmacy.

Strong knowledge of drug classifications, dosage, and therapeutic uses.

Excellent communication, documentation, and patient-handling skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and POS or pharmacy management systems.