Pharmacy Assistant - Kamakshi Memorial Hospital

Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Medical Institution
Full Time
₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹2.8 Lakhs
Chennai
Posted 45m ago

Pharmacy Assistant - Kamakshi Memorial Hospital

Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Medical Institution

Job description

Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital is hiring a Pharmacy Attender in Pallikaranai, Chennai, offering a great career start for D Pharm diploma holders and freshers in hospital pharmacy.

Company Description 

Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital is a hospital with 300 beds in Pallikaranai, South Chennai. The hospital is a known leader in cancer and cardiac care across the country. It is known for quality and personal treatment. It brings together specialists who have been trained around the world, advanced technology, and strong infrastructure to provide service all day and all night. The hospital continues to be committed to excellence and holistic patient care.

Job Summary  

This job is for a Pharmacy Attender at Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital in Pallikaranai. There are two positions available. The person will assist pharmacists in giving out medicines, wrapping them, and putting labels on them. You will also make sure the stock is organized. The job includes arranging items on the shelves, checking supplies, helping with billing, and keeping records.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Help pharmacists give out medicines according to the instructions from doctors.

  • Put medicines in packages, add labels, and keep them in order.

  • Ensure that the correct medicines are given to patients while someone is watching.

  • Keep the amount of medicines in stock and store them in a safe way.

  • Check the dates when medicines expire and remove any that are past the date or not in good condition.

  • Assist with stock entry, stock audits, and inventory updates.

  • Help receive and verify medicine supplies.

  • Support pharmacy billing and data entry when needed.

  • Keep records of issued medicines and stock movement.

  • Handle prescriptions and patient queries with care.

  • Follow hospital policies, pharmacy rules, and infection control guidelines.

  • Keep patient information private and handle medicines safely.

Educational Qualification 

  • A D.Pharm degree is preferred.

  • A relevant qualification may also be accepted.

  • Around 0 to 2 years of experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy is preferred, and freshers can apply.

Skills Required 

  • Basic knowledge of medicines and pharmacy work.

  • Good attention to detail while packing and labelling medicines.

  • Ability to organize stock and track expiry dates.

  • Basic computer skills for billing and data entry.

  • Clear and polite communication with patients and staff.

  • Respect for patient privacy and safe handling of medicines.

  • Willingness to work as part of a hospital team.

Salary Structure 

The salary for a Pharmacist at Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital in Chennai ranges from ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹2.8 Lakhs per year.

Career Development 

This role gives hands-on experience in hospital pharmacy operations at a well-known multi-speciality hospital. It can help you grow into pharmacy assistant or pharmacist roles with further study and experience.

How to Apply 

  • Visit our job portal and search for the Pharmacy Attender role at Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai.

  • Click on the job posting to see all the details about the job.

  • Enter your information and add your resume.

  • Send your application.

Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Healthcare
Role Category: Pharmacy
Application: External (Company Site)

Education

Associate Degree

Key Skills

Pharmacy

Market insights & trends

Salary Insights

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Hiring Trends

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