Emr Integration Pharmacist

**Department**: Clinical Support Services

**Location**: Krishna hospital and Research Centre, Haldwani

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
E-Prescription Typing & Entry:
Enter real-time medication orders dictated by the doctor into the electronic prescription module.
Ensure correct spelling, dosage, route, and frequency of medicines.
Cross-verify medication from HIS database if doubtful or unclear.
Update dosage changes and additional medications during follow-up consultations or ward rounds.

**Coordination with Clinical Teams**:
Act as a bridge between doctors and pharmacy/nursing teams.
Promptly alert the doctor or pharmacist in case of:
Drug unavailability
Contraindications or duplication
Incomplete or confusing orders

**Accuracy & Compliance**:
Ensure entries are compliant with NABH guidelines, especially:
Use of generic drug names where applicable
Avoiding abbreviations for dosage or route
Documenting stop dates for antibiotics or restricted drugs
Ensure all medication entries are patient-specific and legible for nursing/pharmacy teams.

**Technical and Software Proficiency**:
Operate HIS/EMR and e-prescription modules efficiently.
Maintain system hygiene - avoid duplication or incorrect entries.
Notify IT team in case of system lags or software issues that hinder timely entry.

**Record Keeping and Quality Audits**:
Support internal audits by retrieving prescription data when requested.
Maintain a log/report of daily entries or discrepancies noticed.
Participate in periodic data validation exercises.

**Safety and Confidentiality**:
Handle patient data with strict confidentiality.
Ensure prescription records are not shared or exposed.
Report medication errors or near-miss incidents to the Pharmacy Head or QMS team.

**Training and Development**:
Attend periodic training in:
Drug nomenclature and updates
NABH documentation practices
HIS/e-prescription updates
Medication safety and look-alike sound-alike (LASA) drugs

**Qualification Requirements**:
**Educational Qualification**:
Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) or Bachelor in Pharmacy (B. Pharm)
Valid pharmacy registration (state pharmacy council)

**Key Competencies**:
Attention to detail and high accuracy
Good listening and communication skills
Ability to work in fast-paced OPD/IPD settings
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Respect for patient confidentiality and data integrity