Pharmacist

Indus Hospital; Multan; On-site; PKR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Indus Hospital in Multan is seeking a Pharmacy professional to manage dispensing, review patient profiles, and coordinate with physicians for therapy optimization.

The role covers inventory management, temperature-controlled storage, and support across OPD, ER, OR and inpatient pharmacy settings. Strong knowledge of hospital SOPs and GMP practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Valid License from Pharmacy Council.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) degree.

Responsibilities

• A. Medication Dispensing & Review: Ensure proper handing-over and taking-over Pharmacy charge; timely dispensing and review of patient profiles; use CPOE to prevent drug interactions; contact physicians for discrepancies; switch to alternatives when unavailable and process NFI forms; deliver orders to nursing units.
• B. Inventory & Storage Management (Operational): Monitor stock levels; forward departmental requisitions; receive goods with batch numbers, expiry dates and temperature controls; store properly; monitor light-sensitive, cytotoxic, high-alert and LASA drugs; maintain temperature logs and calibration records.
• C. Clinical & Specialized Area Support: OPD Pharmacy: counsel patients; ER Pharmacy: bedside visits; OR Pharmacy: ensure SOPs and sterile area protocols; Inpatient Pharmacy: review requisitions for correct drug and dosage; ensure sterile procedures where applicable.
• D. Drug Information & Documentation: Provide drug information to healthcare professionals; maintain KPI and stock cover sheets.
• E. Other Responsibilities: Perform any task assigned by Head of Department; background checks and controls.

Skills

Medication dispensing

Clinical pharmacy

Pharmacy license

Education

Pharm-D

Job description

Minimum 01 year Of relevant experience, Valid License from Pharmacy Council.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D)

Last Date

20-Sep-2026

Job Description

A. Medication Dispensing & Review

• Ensure proper handing-over and taking-over Pharmacy charge in compliance with departmental policies and protocols.
• Ensure timely dispensing and distribution of medications, reviewing patient profiles and Computerized Provider
• Order Entry (CPOE) systems to prevent drug interactions and promote rational drug use.
• Contact prescribing physicians regarding medication order discrepancies and document interventions.
• In cases of medication unavailability, contact physicians to switch to available alternatives/substitutes. If unavailable, process Non-Formulary Item (NFI) requests via duly signed NFI forms.
• Ensure all medication orders are processed promptly and delivered to nursing units without delay.

B. Inventory & Storage Management (Operational)

• Monitor inventory stock levels and assist in managing when needed.
• Prepare and forward departmental requisitions to the warehouse.
• Receive goods from the warehouse, verifying batch numbers, expiry dates, quantities, packaging integrity, and cold chain compliance (if applicable). Shelve stock in designated locations under specified temperature conditions.
• Ensure appropriate storage of light-sensitive medications, cytotoxic drugs, high-alert medications, and look- alike/sound-alike (LASA) drugs.
• Ensure temperature monitoring, refrigerator cleaning, and related documentation are accurately maintained.
• Ensure Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) for pharmaceutical refrigerators, air conditioning units, and other location-specific equipment, and keep equipment calibration records.

C. Clinical & Specialized Area Support

• Outpatient Department (OPD) Pharmacy: Counsel patients and address their queries during direct medication dispensing. Ensure accurate dispensing and management of specialized therapies (e.g., Insulin, Tofacitinib, Hep-C medicine, ATT therapy, etc.) within the OPD Pharmacy. Maintain records manually and digitally.
• Emergency Room (ER) Pharmacy: Conduct bedside visits for direct patient care and drug utilization reviews.
• Operating Rooms (OR) Pharmacy: Ensure adherence to all SOPs and protocols related to preparing supply baskets according to requested surgeries and clearing postings on HMIS of all manually issued supplies requested during urgent procedures for urgent need. Maintain and document temperature, humidity, and pressure differentials in sterile areas.
• Inpatient Pharmacy/ Satellite Pharmacy: Review requisitions for the right drug with dose, frequency, dosage form, route of administration, and document all interventions. Where applicable, ensure adherence to all sterile area Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and protocols.

D. Drug Information & Documentation

• Provide drug information to healthcare professionals as requested and maintain corresponding records.
• Complete KPI and stock cover sheets during each shift.

E. Other Responsibilities

Perform any other task assigned by the Head of Department that is commensurate with your knowledge and skills.

Note: Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.