Pharmacist

safe, effective, and rational use of medicines

Preferred candidate profile

Clinical & Patient Care

• Review prescriptions for accuracy, therapeutic appropriateness, interactions, and contraindications.
  
• Participate in

  ward rounds

  and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize patient treatment plans.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and report

  adverse drug reactions (ADRs)

  or medication errors.
• Counsel patients on proper medication use, side effects, and adherence.
  
• Support

  antimicrobial stewardship

  and evidence-based prescribing practices.

B. Dispensing & Supply Management

• Accurately dispense and verify prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients, and discharge medications.
  
• Ensure all dispensing complies with

  legal, ethical, and hospital policies.

• Maintain adequate stock levels, monitor expiry dates, and manage controlled drugs per regulations.
  
• Handle procurement issues, drug shortages, and therapeutic substitutions in coordination with medical staff.
  

C. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Uphold

  Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP)

  and ensure regulatory compliance with local pharmacy laws.
• Participate in

  clinical audits, medication safety programs

  , and risk management initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and review of

  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  and hospital formularies.

D. Education & Professional Development

• Provide training, mentorship, and supervision to junior pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and technicians.
  
• Stay current with new drugs, treatment protocols, and regulatory updates through

  Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

  .
• Conduct and participate in

  pharmacy education programs

  , workshops, and interdisciplinary training sessions.

E. Administrative & Support Functions

• Maintain precise records of controlled substances and inventory documentation.
  
• Support

  pharmacovigilance activities

  and ensure timely reporting of ADRs.
• Participate in

  hospital committees

  (e.g., Drug & Therapeutics Committee, Infection Control).
• Contribute to cost-effective medicine use and inventory management.

• Qualifications & Education : Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

  from a recognized university (essential), Diploma in Pharmacy

rohini.t@hcgel.com