Pharmacist / Senior Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
Pharmacists play a crucial role in delivering safe and effective medication therapy to patients. In retail pharmacy settings, pharmacists ensure accurate dispensing of prescriptions, provide medication counselling, and guide patients on proper drug usage. This role supports public health by improving medication adherence, ensuring pharmaceutical safety, and maintaining efficient pharmacy operations.

Job Description
Apollo Pharmacy is recruiting Pharmacists and Senior Pharmacists for its pharmacy outlets in Ajmer. The role involves prescription dispensing, patient counselling, pharmacy inventory management, and ensuring proper storage and handling of medicines.
Selected candidates will be responsible for supporting daily pharmacy operations while delivering high-quality service to customers. The position also includes managing pharmacy sales, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy standards and company procedures.

Key Features of the Role:
• Full-time position on company payroll
• Competitive salary with benefits and attractive incentives
• Opportunity to work with one of India’s largest pharmacy retail chains
• Exposure to real-time pharmacy retail operations
• Career advancement opportunities in 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 medicines when necessary
• Cross-check issued medicines with billing details including patient name, medicine name, quantity, and expiry date

Customer Service
• Provide counselling to patients and customers regarding 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
• Address patient queries related to drug therapy and medication information
• Assist with billing counter operations when required

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

Inventory Management and Sales
• Enter stock details into the pharmacy system and verify with store records
• Maintain records for out-of-stock medicines and follow up for replenishment
• Ensure physical stock verification according to product categories twice a week
• Conduct daily rack-wise verification of fast-moving medicines
• Ensure proper shift handover before leaving the work area
• Work toward achieving pharmacy sales targets
• Verify quantity, MRP, batch number, and expiry date of received medicines
• Maintain 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 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 skills
• Good interpersonal and communication abilities
• 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 one of the largest pharmacy retail chains in India and a part of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited. With thousands of outlets across the country, 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 as well as candidates with pharmacy retail experience can apply

Where is the job location?
• Ajmer

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 number is clearly mentioned in your resume
• Highlight any retail pharmacy experience or internships
• Demonstrate knowledge of prescription handling and pharmacy operations
• Emphasize patient counselling and customer service skills
• Be prepared to work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment