Pharmacist / Senior Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
Pharmacists play a vital role in ensuring patients receive the correct medications along with proper guidance for safe usage. In a retail pharmacy environment, pharmacists help bridge the gap between doctors and patients by interpreting prescriptions, dispensing medicines accurately, and providing counselling on drug usage and potential reactions. This role supports patient safety, medication adherence, and efficient pharmacy operations within the healthcare system.

Job Description
Apollo Pharmacy is hiring Pharmacists and Senior Pharmacists for its pharmacy outlets in Ahmednagar. The role focuses on prescription dispensing, patient counselling, pharmacy inventory management, and ensuring medicines are stored and handled according to pharmaceutical standards. Selected candidates will work closely with customers, doctors, and pharmacy teams to ensure smooth pharmacy operations while delivering high-quality service to patients. The role also includes managing pharmacy sales, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with company procedures.

Key Features of the Role:
• Full-time role on company payroll
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to work with one of India’s largest pharmacy retail networks
• Exposure to real-time pharmacy retail 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 as per prescriptions issued by doctors
• Arrange medicines from in-house pharmacies if prescribed medicines are unavailable
• Consult doctors before substituting prescribed medicines when required
• Cross-check issued medicines with billing details including patient name, medicine name, quantity, and expiry date

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

Cold Chain Management
• Store medicines requiring refrigeration under proper temperature and security conditions

Inventory Management and Sales
• Enter stock details into the pharmacy system and cross-check with store records
• Maintain records for out-of-stock medicines and follow up for replenishment
• Conduct physical stock verification according to medicine categories twice a week
• Perform daily rack-wise verification of fast-moving medicines
• Ensure proper shift handover before leaving the pharmacy work area
• Work toward achieving pharmacy sales targets
• Verify quantity, MRP, batch number, and expiry date of received medicines
• Maintain billing records and related documentation
• Perform additional tasks 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 are eligible to apply
• Candidates with pharmacy retail experience up to supervisor level may be preferred
• Updated knowledge of commercial pharmaceutical drugs
• Strong prescription handling capabilities
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer service orientation and patient counselling skills

Salary Insights
The position offers competitive pay along with company benefits and attractive performance-based incentives.

Company Overview
Apollo Pharmacy is a leading pharmacy retail chain and part of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited. With thousands of pharmacy outlets across India, the organization provides pharmaceutical products, healthcare services, and wellness solutions to millions of customers 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 and candidates with retail pharmacy experience can apply

Where is the job location?
• Ahmednagar

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

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

Application Tips
• Ensure your PCI registration details are clearly mentioned in your resume
• Highlight any retail pharmacy experience or internships
• Demonstrate knowledge of prescription handling and pharmacy operations
• Emphasize communication skills and patient counselling abilities
• Be prepared to work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment