Hospital Pharmacist

Core Responsibilities:

• Medication Safety: Hospital pharmacists are crucial in preventing medication errors and ensuring patients receive the correct medications, doses, and routes of administration.
• Dispensing Medications: They accurately and efficiently dispense medications to patients, both inpatients and outpatients.
• Patient Education: Pharmacists counsel patients on their medications, explaining how they work, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence.

• Inventory Management: They maintain accurate records of medication stock, ensuring adequate supplies are available while minimizing waste.
• Clinical Pharmacy Services: Hospital pharmacists may provide services like therapeutic drug monitoring, medication reconciliation, and participate in patient care rounds.
• Formulary Management: They help develop and maintain the hospital's formulary, which is a list of approved medications.
• Drug Information: They provide drug information to other healthcare professionals and patients.
• Medication Preparation: In some cases, hospital pharmacists may be involved in preparing specialized medications, including sterile preparations for intravenous use.
• Research and Education: They may participate in clinical trials, conduct research on medication-related topics, and educate other healthcare professionals.

Beyond the Basics:

• Compliance: They ensure that all pharmacy practices comply with relevant regulations and hospital policies.
• Quality Assurance: They may be involved in quality improvement initiatives related to medication management.
• Budget Management: They may assist with budgeting for medications and related supplies.

• Collaboration: They work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as part of the healthcare team.
• Professional Development: They stay up-to-date on the latest advances in pharmacy practice through continuing education.

In essence, hospital pharmacists are essential members of the healthcare team, working to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient use of medications to improve patient outcomes.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person