Junior Pharmacist

Reports to: Pharmacy supervisor

Responsible for: Handling the pharmacy and supporting the pharmacy supervisor

Liaises with: Pharmacy staff and medical staff.
- Prepares, checks and dispenses: Unit dose and traditionally dispensed medications; Outpatient prescriptions and patient discharged medication; Floor stock requests; Compounded, manufactured and repacked products; Intravenous admixture medications e.g. TPN, and large volume.
- Checks expiry dates, short-dated and overstocked pharmaceuticals and reports them to his / her direct to pharmacy supervisor.
- Participates in the inventory of pharmacy stocks.
- Participates in the pharmacy continuing education program.
- Operates computer for all data entry and generates labels and reports.
- Coordinates technician and pharmacy supportive staff preparing medications for accuracy and quality prior to dispensing in all areas.
- Coordinates technician and pharmacy supportive staff activities in the work areas.
- Insures the pharmacy and other pre-designated areas of drug storage are stocked, equipped and maintained in accordance with appropriate regulations.
- Works on special projects as assigned.
- Provides medication information to medical/nursing personnel.
- Actively participates in patient and family education.
- Assumes designated area of responsibilities in the absence of the pharmacy in-charge and / or supervisor.
- Performs monthly inspection of medication storage areas than the pharmacy.
- Assists in supervision and teaching of ancillary assigned personnel and orientation of new pharmacy personnel.
- Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Participates and attends quality activities, and hospital continuing education program.
- Implements and adheres to applicable laws and regulations like administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
- Report any occurrence not consistent with the operation of the hospital or standard of service for patients, employees or visitors.
- Adheres to proper safety precautions and infection prevention and control.
- Actively participates in the promotion and implementation of patient and family rights.

**Education / licensure**:

- Bachelors in pharmacy from a recognized university (5 years’ program).
- **Valid license to practice.**:

- Member of a recognized pharmaceutical society.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance

Schedule:

- Fixed shift

**Experience**:

- total work: 1 year (required)

License/Certification:

- Pharmacy License to Practice (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 18/02/2025