Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
The Pharmacist is a vital part of the healthcare team at Dr. V. Balaji Diabetes Care and Research Institute, ensuring the safe and effective dispensing of medications, patient counseling, and compliance with pharmacy regulations. This role supports the institute’s mission to provide quality diabetes care by ensuring accurate medication management, patient safety, and adherence to best pharmacy practices.

Job Description
The Pharmacist will be responsible for dispensing medications, maintaining inventory, ensuring compliance with pharmacy standards, and providing patient education. The role requires collaboration with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and support the efficient functioning of the pharmacy department. The Pharmacist will handle prescriptions, manage stock, and provide counseling to patients on proper medication use.

Key Features Of The Role
• Dispense medications accurately as per prescriptions and standard guidelines
• Provide patient counseling on proper medication use and lifestyle advice
• Maintain pharmacy inventory, stock levels, and expiry tracking
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and internal SOPs
• Support healthcare professionals with drug information and recommendations
• Maintain records of all dispensing and pharmacy activities
• Monitor and report adverse drug reactions and drug interactions
• Assist in quality assurance and audit activities within the pharmacy

Responsibilities
• Accurately dispense medications to patients and ensure proper labeling
• Provide medication counseling to patients and address queries
• Maintain and manage pharmacy stock, including ordering, receiving, and storage
• Track expiry dates and implement stock rotation to minimize wastage
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff to ensure safe and effective medication use
• Maintain pharmacy records, including prescriptions, dispensing logs, and patient counseling records
• Monitor for potential adverse drug reactions and report appropriately
• Support quality assurance audits and ensure compliance with regulations
• Educate patients on lifestyle modifications related to diabetes care

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
• Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B. Pharm)

Experience And Skills
• 0–5 years of experience as a pharmacist in hospital, clinic, or retail settings
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations, drug dispensing practices, and medication safety
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for patient counseling
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care

Salary Insights
• Compensation as per industry standards and company norms
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning in diabetes care and pharmacy practice

Company Overview
Dr. V. Balaji Diabetes Care and Research Institute is a leading institute dedicated to providing comprehensive diabetes care, research, and patient education. The institute emphasizes quality healthcare, patient safety, and professional development for its staff, ensuring excellence in diabetes management and research.

FAQs
Q: What qualifications are required for this role?
A: Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B. Pharm)

Q: How many years of experience are required?
A: 0–5 years of experience as a pharmacist is acceptable

Q: How many vacancies are available?
A: There are 5 vacancies for this role

Application Tips
• Highlight your pharmacy qualifications and any relevant clinical experience
• Emphasize knowledge of drug dispensing practices and patient counseling
• Showcase attention to detail and organizational skills
• Include examples of collaboration with healthcare professionals or patient education