Clinical Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
The Clinical Pharmacist – Oncology plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and protocol-driven administration of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive cancer treatments. By reviewing prescriptions, verifying dose calculations, monitoring adverse drug reactions, and counselling patients, this role directly impacts patient safety, treatment outcomes, and overall cancer care quality. The position is integral to maintaining clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and a patient-centric approach in oncology services.

Job Description
A fast-growing multi-centre oncology chain in Tamil Nadu is hiring Clinical Pharmacists for its Chemotherapy Day-Care Centres across Chennai. The selected candidate will support oncologists and clinical teams by ensuring chemotherapy safety, medication accuracy, patient education, and compliance with quality standards. This is a full-time, hospital-based role with strong growth potential in oncology pharmacy practice.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Clinical Pharmacist – Oncology
• Location: Chennai (Multiple Chemo Day-Care Centres)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Experience Required: 1–5 years (Oncology preferred)
• Salary Range: ₹20,000 – ₹35,000 per month
• Growth Opportunity: Senior Clinical Pharmacist / Zonal Clinical Lead

Responsibilities

Clinical & Medication Review
• Review chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy prescriptions
• Verify dose calculations (BSA, renal/hepatic adjustments)
• Identify drug interactions, contraindications, and allergy risks
• Monitor and document adverse drug reactions (ADRs)

Chemotherapy Safety & Preparation
• Oversee cytotoxic drug preparation protocols
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards
• Maintain chemotherapy documentation and traceability

Patient Counselling
• Educate patients on chemotherapy side effects
• Counsel on supportive medications (anti-emetics, G-CSF, etc.)
• Provide guidance on drug adherence and precautions
• Offer discharge medication counselling

Multidisciplinary Coordination
• Participate in tumour board discussions (if applicable)
• Support oncologists during chemotherapy planning
• Coordinate with nursing and pharmacy teams

Quality & Compliance
• Assist in NABH compliance activities
• Conduct medication audits
• Maintain cold-chain monitoring records
• Maintain high-risk drug logs

Required Qualifications
• Registered Pharmacist with valid Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council registration (Mandatory)

Educational Requirements
• B.Pharm / M.Pharm / Pharm.D

Experience and Skills
• 1–5 years of experience (Oncology preferred)
• Fresh Pharm.D graduates with oncology training may apply
• Strong knowledge of chemotherapy protocols
• Experience in day-care chemotherapy setup preferred
• Familiarity with EMR/HIS systems
• Good communication skills in English and Tamil
• Detail-oriented and patient-centric mindset

Salary Insights
Compensation ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹35,000 per month, based on experience and oncology exposure. Performance-linked incentives are offered, along with structured growth opportunities.

Company Overview
The organization is a rapidly expanding multi-centre oncology chain in Tamil Nadu, providing affordable, protocol-driven chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive cancer care services. With expansion plans across Chennai and tier-2 cities, the institution focuses on safety, clinical outcomes, and enhanced patient experience.

FAQs

Q1. Is oncology experience mandatory?
Preferred but not mandatory. Fresh Pharm.D candidates with oncology training may apply.

Q2. Is Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council registration required?
Yes, valid registration is mandatory.

Q3. Is this a hospital-based role?
Yes, this is a full-time hospital-based position in chemo day-care centres.

Q4. Are there growth opportunities?
Yes, candidates can grow into Senior Clinical Pharmacist or Zonal Clinical Lead roles.

Q5. Are incentives included?
Yes, performance-linked incentives are offered in addition to salary.

Application Tips
• Highlight oncology training or chemotherapy exposure
• Mention experience in dose calculations (BSA, renal/hepatic adjustments)
• Showcase ADR monitoring and patient counselling experience
• Include NABH or quality audit exposure if available
• Clearly mention Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council registration details