Hospital Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Title: Dispensing & Billing Pharmacist (D/B Pharmacist) Organization: Ahad Mult speciality Hospital Location: Burdwan, West Bengal Department: Hospital Pharmacy Reporting to: Chief Pharmacist / Hospital Administrator Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary: The D/B Pharmacist is responsible for accurately dispensing medications to patients as per prescriptions and generating proper billing. This role ensures safe medication practices, patient guidance, stock monitoring, and compliance with pharmacy and hospital standards. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Prescription Handling & Dispensing Review prescriptions for accuracy, legality, and interactions. Dispense medicines correctly and label them as per guidelines. Counsel patients on dosage, usage, side effects, and storage if required. ✅ Billing & Cash Handling Generate bills accurately using pharmacy or hospital billing software. Ensure all medicines issued are recorded and billed properly. Maintain cash register, reconcile collections, and submit reports to accounts. ✅ Inventory Management Monitor stock levels of medicines, injections, and consumables. Check for expired or near-expiry items regularly. Support in indenting and receiving stock from the main store. ✅ Documentation & Compliance Maintain patient dispensing logs and billing records. Ensure prescription and billing records are NABH-compliant. Follow legal norms for controlled drugs, including Schedule H/H1/Narcotics. ✅ Customer Service & Coordination Respond politely to patient queries regarding medicine availability or substitutes. Coordinate with doctors and nurses for medicine clarification or shortages. Handle return or exchange of medicines as per policy. Qualifications: D.Pharm or B.Pharm from a recognized institute Registered Pharmacist with the State Pharmacy Council 1–3 years of experience in hospital or retail pharmacy preferred Key Skills: Strong knowledge of medicines and pharmacology Accuracy in billing and data entry Familiarity with HIS/pharmacy billing software Good communication and customer service skills Responsible and ethical handling of medicines