Pharmacist

JOB DESCRIPTION PHARMACIST

Hospital: MV Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, Chennai
Department: Pharmacy
Designation: Pharmacist
Location: Royapuram, Chennai
Duty Timing: Rotational Shifts (No Night Duty)

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and responsible Pharmacist to manage pharmacy operations in a diabetic specialty hospital. The candidate will be responsible for dispensing medications, maintaining stock, ensuring proper storage of medicines, and providing medication-related guidance to patients with diabetes.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines and prescriptions accurately as prescribed by doctors.
• Provide medications commonly used in diabetes care, including insulin, oral antidiabetic drugs, and other prescribed medicines.
• Explain medication dosage, timing, storage, and usage instructions to patients.
• Ensure the proper storage and handling of insulin and other temperature-sensitive medicines.
• Monitor expiry dates and maintain adequate stock levels.
• Maintain records of medicine purchases, sales, stock, and controlled medicines, wherever applicable.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication availability and prescriptions.
• Follow hospital pharmacy procedures and applicable drug regulations.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and proper arrangement of medicines in the pharmacy.
• Support inventory audits and prepare stock and consumption reports.
• Educate patients on the importance of medication adherence and safe medicine usage.

Educational Qualification

• D.Pharm or B.Pharm from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration with the respective State Pharmacy Council is required.

Experience

• Freshers and experienced candidates may apply.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy or diabetic specialty hospital will be an advantage.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of diabetes medications and insulin handling.
• Good communication and patient counselling skills.
• Accuracy in dispensing medicines and maintaining records.
• Basic computer knowledge and inventory management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff.

Shift Details

• Rotational shifts.
• No night duty.

Preferred Candidate

A responsible, patient-friendly, and detail-oriented candidate who can ensure safe and timely dispensing of medicines in a diabetic specialty hospital.

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