Pharmacy Aide

The Pharmacy Aide supports pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the daily operations of the hospital pharmacy. The role involves assisting in inventory management, medication preparation, labeling, and ensuring timely delivery of medicines to different departments while maintaining cleanliness and compliance with hospital protocols.

Key Responsibilities:1. Medicine Handling and Support

• Assist in the preparation and packaging of medications under supervision.
• Label medicine packets accurately with patient and prescription details.
• Deliver medicines promptly to wards, ICUs, operation theatres, and other departments.
• Maintain proper stock arrangement and segregation (expiry, batch-wise).

2. Inventory Management

• Assist in checking medicine stocks and informing about low inventory levels.
• Help in receiving, unpacking, and organizing pharmacy supplies.
• Monitor expiry dates and remove outdated or damaged stock.
• Assist in stock verification and audits as per schedule.

3. Cleanliness and Hygiene

• Maintain cleanliness and order in the pharmacy storage and work areas.
• Follow infection control protocols while handling medications.
• Dispose of medical waste and expired drugs as per hospital guidelines.

4. Documentation and Record Keeping

• Assist in maintaining stock registers and bin cards under pharmacist supervision.
• Support in logging inward and outward entries for medication movement.
• Help in maintaining proper records of indents, return of drugs, and billing slips.

5. Coordination and Team Support

• Coordinate with nursing and ward staff to deliver correct medications.
• Report any discrepancies or issues to the pharmacist immediately.
• Maintain good communication and teamwork within the department.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum qualification: SSLC or PUC (Science background preferred).
• Basic knowledge of medicine names and pharmacy procedures (training provided).
• Good physical stamina and ability to multitask.
• Willingness to work in shifts and adhere to hospital discipline.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹17,500.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Rotational shift

Experience:

• PHARMA AIDE: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Kannada (Preferred)

Location:

• Chamrajpet, Bengaluru, Karnataka (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 09/08/2025
Expected Start Date: 17/07/2025