Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
The Pharmacist plays a vital role in ensuring the safe dispensing of medications and efficient pharmacy operations within a healthcare facility. By managing medicine inventory, maintaining accurate records, and supporting clinical teams, the pharmacist helps ensure safe treatment practices and improved patient outcomes.

Job Description
Doctors Jobs Kerala is hiring a Pharmacist for a full-time position in Valancheri, Kerala. The role involves dispensing medications, managing pharmacy inventory, maintaining regulatory documentation, and supporting doctors and healthcare teams in medication management within a pediatric and neonatology center.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Pharmacist
• Company: Doctors Jobs Kerala
• Location: Valancheri, Kerala, India
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹65,000 per month

Responsibilities
• Dispense medicines as per valid prescriptions issued by doctors
• Verify prescriptions for accuracy and completeness before dispensing
• Provide instructions to patients regarding medication usage, dosage, and precautions
• Maintain proper stock levels of medicines and medical consumables
• Monitor expiry dates and remove expired medicines from inventory
• Maintain stock registers and inventory records
• Coordinate medicine procurement and purchase orders
• Ensure proper storage conditions for medicines and medical supplies
• Maintain Schedule H and other regulatory drug registers
• Maintain pharmacy billing records and documentation
• Enter medicine details in the hospital management system
• Maintain purchase bills, stock registers, and drug registers
• Ensure compliance with Drugs and Cosmetics Act and pharmacy regulations
• Participate in pharmacy audits and stock verification processes
• Coordinate with doctors and nursing staff regarding medication requirements
• Support patient medication counseling when required
• Assist in ensuring availability of medicines during emergencies

Required Qualification
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognized institution

Important Requirements
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in hospital pharmacy or medical store preferred
• Freshers with strong pharmacy knowledge may also apply
• Good knowledge of medicines and drug dispensing procedures
• Understanding of pharmacy regulations and documentation
• Basic computer knowledge for billing and inventory systems
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

What We Offer
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric and neonatology center
• Exposure to hospital pharmacy operations and patient care
• Supportive healthcare work environment

Experience and Skills
• Prescription verification and medication dispensing
• Pharmacy inventory and stock management
• Regulatory documentation and compliance
• Billing and hospital management system operations
• Patient counseling and medication safety
• Coordination with doctors and nursing staff

Salary Insights
• Monthly salary range: ₹20,000 – ₹65,000

Company Overview
Doctors Jobs Kerala supports healthcare recruitment and staffing services for medical institutions. The organization connects qualified healthcare professionals with hospitals and specialized healthcare centers to support quality patient care and clinical operations.

FAQs

1. What qualification is required for this role?
   Candidates must have a B.Pharm or D.Pharm from a recognized institution.

2. Is prior experience required?
   Candidates with 1–2 years of experience in hospital pharmacy or medical stores are preferred, but freshers may also apply.

3. What is the salary range for this position?
   The salary ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹65,000 per month.

4. Where is the job located?
   The job is located in Valancheri, Kerala.

Application Tips
• Highlight your pharmacy qualification and dispensing experience
• Mention knowledge of pharmacy regulations and drug registers
• Include experience in inventory management and billing systems
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills
• Emphasize ability to coordinate with healthcare teams