Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Summary: The Stores Pharmacist is responsible for managing the medical store inventory, ensuring the availability of medicines and medical supplies, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves procurement, storage, issuing, and documentation of pharmaceuticals and related items. Key Responsibilities: Inventory Management: Maintain adequate stock of medicines, surgical items, and consumables. Conduct regular stock checks and physical verification. Monitor stock expiry and ensure timely return or disposal. Maintain batch number, expiry date, and MRP records. Procurement & Supply: Raise purchase requisitions based on minimum stock levels. Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for timely delivery. Receive, inspect, and verify stock against purchase orders. Dispensing & Distribution: Issue medicines to various departments as per indent. Ensure proper documentation for all inward and outward stock. Maintain FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) methods. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all pharmaceutical practices are in line with Drug & Cosmetic Act regulations. Maintain records required for drug audits and inspections. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain daily issue registers, GRNs (Goods Receipt Notes), and ledger entries. Prepare stock reports, expiry reports, and consumption analyses. Report stock discrepancies and breakages. Qualifications: D.Pharm or B.Pharm (Mandatory) Registered Pharmacist with Karnataka State Pharmacy Council Minimum 1 to 3 years experience in hospital pharmacy/store preferred Skills Required: Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and medical supplies Strong organizational and record-keeping skills Attention to detail and integrity Basic computer proficiency (Excel, inventory systems) Good communication and coordination skills