Pharmacist / Senior Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
Pharmacists are essential healthcare professionals responsible for ensuring safe medication dispensing and guiding patients on the proper use of medicines. In retail pharmacy settings, pharmacists act as an important link between doctors and patients by ensuring prescriptions are filled accurately and patients receive proper counselling. This role supports quality healthcare delivery by maintaining high standards in medication safety, pharmacy operations, and customer service.

Job Description
Apollo Pharmacy is recruiting Pharmacists and Senior Pharmacists for its pharmacy outlets in Ahmedabad. The position involves managing prescription dispensing, providing medication counselling, maintaining pharmacy inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational guidelines.
Selected candidates will work closely with customers and healthcare professionals while supporting daily pharmacy operations. The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of commercial drugs, and strong communication skills to ensure effective patient care and pharmacy service delivery.

Key Features of the Role:
• Full-time position on company payroll
• Competitive salary with incentives and company benefits
• Opportunity to work with one of India’s largest pharmacy retail chains
• Exposure to real-time retail pharmacy operations
• Career growth opportunities within the pharmacy retail sector

Responsibilities

Prescription Filling
• Attend to doctor prescriptions at the pharmacy counter and guide patients regarding dosage instructions
• Dispense medicines according to prescriptions issued by doctors
• Arrange medicines from in-house pharmacies if prescribed medicines are unavailable
• Consult doctors before substituting medicines when necessary
• Cross-check medicines issued with billing details including patient name, medicine name, quantity, and expiry date

Customer Service
• Provide counselling to patients regarding medication usage and possible reactions
• Maintain professional relationships with customers and doctors
• Maintain records of free home delivery orders and ensure timely delivery
• Handle inbound calls related to drug information, patient counselling, and delivery services
• Address patient queries regarding drug therapy and medication information
• Assist in billing counter operations when required

Cold Chain Management
• Store temperature-sensitive medicines under proper refrigeration and secure conditions

Inventory Management and Sales
• Enter stock information into the system and cross-check with store records
• Maintain records of out-of-stock medicines and follow up for replenishment
• Ensure physical stock verification according to product categories twice weekly
• Conduct daily rack-wise verification of fast-moving medicines
• Verify quantity, MRP, batch number, and expiry date of received medicines
• Ensure proper shift handover between staff members
• Work toward achieving pharmacy sales targets
• Manage billing records and documentation
• Perform additional duties assigned by the pharmacy in-charge when required

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:
• Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

Candidates must have valid registration with the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).

Experience and Skills:
• Freshers can apply
• Candidates with pharmacy retail experience up to supervisor level may be preferred
• Updated knowledge of commercial pharmaceutical drugs
• Strong prescription handling skills
• Good interpersonal and communication abilities
• Customer service and patient counselling skills
• Basic understanding of retail pharmacy operations

Salary Insights
The role offers competitive pay along with company benefits and performance-based incentives as per company policies.

Company Overview
Apollo Pharmacy is one of India’s largest pharmacy retail networks and operates thousands of pharmacy outlets across the country. It is a part of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, a leading healthcare organization offering hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare services to millions of patients nationwide.

FAQs
Who can apply for this role?
• Candidates with D.Pharm, B.Pharm, or M.Pharm with valid PCI registration

Can freshers apply?
• Yes, freshers as well as candidates with relevant retail pharmacy experience can apply

Where is the job location?
• Ahmedabad

What type of employment is offered?
• Full-time position on company payroll

What skills are required?
• Knowledge of commercial drugs, prescription handling, communication skills, and customer service

Application Tips
• Ensure your Pharmacy Council registration details are included in your resume
• Highlight prescription handling or retail pharmacy experience if available
• Demonstrate knowledge of commercial drugs and pharmacy operations
• Emphasize patient counselling and communication skills
• Be prepared to work in a dynamic retail pharmacy environment