Chief Pharmacist

4 days ago


Salem, Tamil Nadu, India beBeePharmacist Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented pharmacist to manage and oversee pharmacy operations.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for dispensing medications, ensuring compliance with regulations, providing expert advice to customers, and ensuring the highest standards of pharmaceutical care.

The pharmacist will attend prescriptions at the sales counter, ensure accurate dispensing, and provide advice on correct dosage and medication use.

  • Prescription Fulfilment: Ensure accurate dispensing and provide advice on correct dosage and medication use.
  • Stock Management & Substitution: Source prescribed medications from in-house pharmacies if unavailable.
  • Patient Counselling: Provide patients/customers with detailed information on medication usage, potential side effects, and health advice.
  • Delivery Coordination: Maintain a register for delivery requests and follow up to ensure timely delivery of medicines.
  • Customer Support & Inquiries: Manage inbound calls and respond to queries related to drug therapy, home delivery orders, and medication concerns.
  • Cash Handling: Assist with cash transactions and billing when needed.
  • Proper Storage & Security: Ensure that all medications are stored correctly, including temperature-sensitive drugs.
  • Inventory Verification: Conduct thorough checks of received stock before entering data into the system.
  • Stock Entry & Cross-Verification: Accurately input stock data into the system and cross-check received items against inventory records.
Required Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess:

  • Strong knowledge of prescription decoding, medical abbreviations, and handwriting recognition.
  • In-depth understanding of drug interactions, side effects, and alternative medications.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to provide clear explanations regarding medications and their usage.
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in dispensing medicines.
Key Responsibilities
  1. Dispense medications accurately and provide advice on correct dosage and medication use.
  2. Source prescribed medications from in-house pharmacies if unavailable.
  3. Provide patients/customers with detailed information on medication usage, potential side effects, and health advice.
  4. Maintain a register for delivery requests and follow up to ensure timely delivery of medicines.
  5. Manage inbound calls and respond to queries related to drug therapy, home delivery orders, and medication concerns.
  6. Assist with cash transactions and billing when needed.
  7. Ensure that all medications are stored correctly, including temperature-sensitive drugs.
  8. Conduct thorough checks of received stock before entering data into the system.
  9. Accurately input stock data into the system and cross-check received items against inventory records.