A local pharmacy in Davao del Sur is seeking a Pharmacist responsible for supervising daily operations and assisting with the dispensing of medications. The role involves educating the Pharmacy Assistant, providing customer counseling, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with a valid PRC license and at least three months of experience in pharmaceutical operations. Strong attention to detail and customer service skills are essential. This position is remote.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and a valid PRC license are required.
Must have at least 3 to 4 months of experience in pharmaceutical operations.
Broad knowledge of pharmaceuticals and health is essential.
Responsibilities
Supervises Pharmacy Assistant with prescription filling and dispensing.
Provides counseling to customers and patients when necessary.
Checks dosage and ensures correct labeling of medicines.
Monitors inventory levels and expiration dates.
Skills
Knowledge of pharmaceuticals
Customer service
Attention to detail
Accuracy
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with PRC License
Tools
Computer
Cellphone
Calculator
Job description
Job Description
Responsibilities
Supervises daily the Pharmacy Assistant when filling up prescriptions and dispensing medicines to customers to ensure it is properly done and is error‑free.
Educates Pharmacy Assistant on basic pharmaceutical matters like uses, contraindications, side‑effects, dosages, storage of medicines and medical supplies.
Provides counseling to customers and patients whenever necessary.
Makes periodic evaluation of employees in the branch to assess strict adherence to Pharmacy laws and practice.
Check dosage and ensure that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labeled.
Reviewing prescriptions from doctors to ensure accuracy, ascertain the needed ingredients, and evaluate their suitability for the patient.
Checks, reviews, and files prescriptions properly and updates Prescription Book and record all prescriptions received.
Ensures all documentary requirements of the Food & Drug Administration have fully complied like Risk Management Plan and etc., and constantly updated, including renewed License to Operate and personal PRC license.
Planning, implementing, or maintaining procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals according to policy and legal requirements to ensure quality, security and proper disposal.
Attends seminars and meetings called by the FDA and the local chapter of the Philippine Pharmacists Association to update knowledge and keep abreast of new practices and regulations in the industry.
Monitors regularly the inventory level of stocks to ensure adequate supply at all times; recommends items to be ordered from suppliers.
Monitors expiration dates of all items and recommends means of disposing of the near‑expiring medicines; ensure that medicines and food items sold are not expired or damaged.
Takes charge of initial stocking, monitors movement of stocks, and prepares stocks for return if not moving.
Makes a list of sought‑after medicines and items that are not yet in stock, for a future purchase.
Takes charge of computing and recording Senior citizen’s discounts and those of persons with disabilities.
Participates in the Coop’s social accountability activities such as tree‑planting and medical missions; assists superiors during events and other special assignments.
Perform other tasks assigned.
Peripheral Functions
In the absence of bookkeepers & other bonded staff in the unit, the Pharmacist will be the one to transact in the bank.
Acts as petty cash custodian of the branch.
Act as a cashier in the absence of the regular or assigned cashier.
Organizational Relationship
Supervision Received
Branch Manager
Supervision Exercised
Pharmacy Assistant
Internal Relationship
In addition to their immediate superior, has regular contact with the HR Manager, Chief Finance Officer, Marketing Officer, Area Managers, Branch Heads, Warehouse Supervisor, IT Supervisor, Supply Chain Manager, Internal Auditor, Legal Counsel, and other officers of the management. Has access to the entire organization.
External Relationship
In addition to immediate superior and direct subordinates, has regular contact with internal Auditor, HR, Admin, Finance, and Bookkeeper.
Tools and Equipment Used
Computer
Cellphone
Calculator
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This position entails frequent sitting, walking, talking, observing, and use of computers.
Work and time is performed and spent in a climate controlled office, spends long hours at the computer.
May have exposure to road and safety hazards due to visits to branches and government offices.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with PRC License
Experience
Must have at least 3 to 4 months of experience in pharmaceutical operations.