Pharmacist

Job Title : Pharmacist

Department : Pharmacy & Stores

Reporting To : Zonal Head

Job Summary

The Pharmacist at V Care is responsible for safe dispensing and sale of medicines, effective inventory management, statutory compliance related to pharmacy licences and records, and supporting sales of approved FMCG and clinic-owned wellness products, while ensuring adherence to applicable drug laws and clinical protocols.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pharmacy Operations & Medicine Sales

Dispense prescription and non-prescription medicines as per valid prescriptions and clinic protocols

Ensure correct dosage, labeling, and patient counseling where required

Monitor storage conditions for medicines including temperature-sensitive products

Prevent sale of expired, damaged, or unapproved medicines

2. Inventory & Store Management

Maintain accurate stock records for medicines, consumables, surgical items, and FMCG products

Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels and raise purchase indents on time

Perform regular stock verification, reconciliation, and expiry checks

Ensure proper segregation of Schedule H / H1 / other regulated drugs as applicable

3. Licensing & Documentation Compliance

Assist in maintenance and renewal of pharmacy licences and related statutory approvals

Maintain mandatory registers, invoices, purchase bills, and sale records

Support compliance during inspections by Drug Inspector / Clinical Establishment authorities

Ensure SOPs are followed for storage, dispensing, and documentation

4. FMCG & Clinic Product Sales

Handle billing and sale of approved FMCG, cosmetic, dermatology, and hair-care products

Educate patients on proper usage of clinic-recommended products

Support promotional activities and cross-selling of clinic wellness products ethically

Maintain separate stock and sales records for FMCG and non-drug items

5. Coordination & Support

Coordinate with doctors, nurses, therapists, and procurement teams

Assist in indenting and receiving stocks from approved vendors

Support smooth functioning of day-care procedures with timely availability of medicines and consumables

6. Quality, Safety & Ethics

Follow ethical pharmacy practices and confidentiality norms

Ensure adherence to Drug & Cosmetics Act and clinic policies

Report discrepancies, near misses, or compliance issues promptly

Qualifications & Skills

D.Pharm / B.Pharm (mandatory)

Valid State Pharmacy Council Registration

Knowledge of drug laws, pharmacy documentation, and inventory systems

Basic computer skills (billing software, stock registers, MS Excel)

Good communication and customer-handling skills

Preferred Experience

Experience in clinic / hospital / specialty centre pharmacy preferred

Exposure to dermatology, cosmetic, or surgical clinic setup is an added advantage

Must have pharmacist license.

HR contact - 7550024888