Hospital Pharmacist

Role Summary

The Pharmacist will be responsible for the safe, effective, and ethical management of all medication-related services in the hospital. This includes dispensing psychiatric medications, maintaining accurate drug records, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and providing medication counselling to patients and staff.

Key Responsibilities1. Dispensing & Medication Management

• Dispense prescription medications accurately as per psychiatrist and physician orders.
• Ensure correct dosage, drug interactions, and contraindications specific to psychiatric medications.
• Maintain strict control of Schedule X and other controlled drugs.

2. Inventory & Stock Control

• Maintain adequate stock of all medicines, emergency drugs, and psychiatric medications.
• Monitor expiry dates and conduct regular audits of pharmacy inventory.
• Coordinate with vendors for timely procurement and stock management.

3. Patient & Staff Counselling

• Provide counselling on medication usage, side effects, dosage, and compliance.
• Educate patients about psychotropic medications and their importance.
• Assist nurses and psychiatrists with medication-related queries.

4. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to Drug & Cosmetic Act and hospital pharmacy policies.
• Maintain accurate prescription records, billing, and daily stock registers.
• Maintain narcotics register and submit reports as per statutory laws.
• Ensure pharmacy SOPs are followed at all times.

5. Coordination

• Coordinate with psychiatrists, nurses, and other departments for smooth medication flow.
• Support inpatient wards for medication rounds when required.
• Attend clinical discussions or case-related meetings if needed.

6. Quality & Safety

• Ensure safe storage and handling of all psychotropic drugs.
• Monitor for adverse drug reactions (ADR) and report to the clinical team.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the pharmacy area.

Skills & Qualifications

• D.Pharm / B.Pharm (Registered Pharmacist with State Pharmacy Council).
• Experience in a psychiatric hospital or healthcare setup preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications, narcotics handling, and drug interactions.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person