Hospital Pharmacist

Job Summary

The Hospital Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and economical use of medications across inpatient and outpatient services. The role involves dispensing medications, verifying prescriptions, preventing drug interactions, monitoring therapies, and counselling patients to promote rational drug use and patient safety.

Key ResponsibilitiesInpatient Services

• Review physician prescriptions for accuracy, suitability, and potential interactions.
• Prepare and dispense medications, IV admixtures, and chemotherapy as required.
• Monitor and adjust patient medication regimens in collaboration with physicians.
• Participate in clinical ward rounds to provide pharmacological inputs.
• Ensure timely delivery of medications to wards, ICUs, and emergency units.
• Maintain and update patient medication records in the system.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship, pain management, and other clinical programs.

Outpatient Services

• Dispense prescribed and over-the-counter medications accurately.
• Provide patient counselling on dosage, side effects, storage, and adherence.
• Educate patients on preventive healthcare, vaccinations, and lifestyle modifications.
• Address and resolve patient medication-related queries and concerns.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, NABH/JCI standards, and legal regulations.
• Maintain adequate stock levels, including emergency and life-saving drugs.
• Monitor and minimize drug expiries, pilferage, and wastage.
• Train and supervise junior pharmacists, interns, and pharmacy assistants.
• Participate in pharmacovigilance activities and report Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs).
• Support internal quality audits, accreditation processes, and continuous improvements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm / M.Pharm / Pharm.D).
• Valid registration with the State/National Pharmacy Council.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience (inpatient/outpatient preferred).
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and drug administration.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions and relevant laboratory reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordination with healthcare teams.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to patient safety and ethical standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and error-free medication dispensing.
• Patient satisfaction and adherence to prescribed therapy.
• Timely drug availability in wards and outpatient departments.
• Compliance with audit and regulatory standards.
• Reduction in ADRs and medication errors.
• Efficiency in inventory management (minimal stock-outs and expiries).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹18,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you okay with Amretri Healthcare using your pharmacy license for the pharmacy?
• Are you an immediate joiner?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical pharmacy: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person