Hospital Pharmacist

Job Summary:

The Hospital Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medications, ensuring safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals, and providing drug-related information to healthcare professionals and patients. This role covers both Outpatient (OP) and Inpatient (IP) pharmacy operations, contributing to overall patient care and treatment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Outpatient Pharmacy (OP):

• Dispense prescribed medications to ambulatory (walk-in) patients.
• Counsel patients on proper use of medications, possible side effects, and storage.
• Verify prescription accuracy and legitimacy.
• Maintain inventory and ensure availability of essential medications.
• Collaborate with physicians to clarify prescriptions or suggest alternatives.
• Manage prescription records and billing processes.

2. Inpatient Pharmacy (IP):

• Prepare and dispense medications for hospitalized patients based on physician orders.
• Ensure timely delivery of medications to wards and ICUs.
• Monitor drug therapies, identify drug interactions, and recommend changes when needed.
• Assist in compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations when necessary.
• Participate in ward rounds and interact with medical teams.
• Maintain records of controlled substances and comply with hospital protocols.

3. General Duties:

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, national drug regulations, and safety standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and audit initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation and inventory systems.
• Provide drug information and training to healthcare staff as required.
• Contribute to emergency preparedness (e.g., crash carts, emergency drugs).
• Report adverse drug reactions and medication errors through proper channels.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹16,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Dayscholar only
• Pharmacy license Enrollment must

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Required)

Work Location: In person