Pharmacy Incharge
Pharmacy Incharge
Motherhood Hospital
Job description
The pharmacy will function smoothly when the pharmacy is owned by experienced pharmacist and the pharmacist ensures that there are proper standards of the stock, people and safe environment for the patients. If you have prior experience and want to move into a leadership role then this is the perfect position for you. Motherhood Hospital are currently looking for a Pharmacy Incharge to join their team in Bangalore.
Company Description
Motherhood Hospitals are leaders in a specialty healthcare network located in Bengaluru. They provide holistic care to women, maternity and children. Their cutting edge facilities are backed by Asia Healthcare Holdings and provide complete services in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, High Risk Pregnancy Management, Fetal Medicine, Level III NICU, Paediatrics and Fertility. They are driven by excellence and provide compassionate patient centred care. Their expert clinicians and world class facilities are designed to support mothers and children throughout their journey.
Job Summary
As the Pharmacy Incharge you will need to coordinate and manage all pharmacy operations. You will ensure that medicines and nutritional products are purchased, stored and dispensed correctly. Managing the pharmacy list, leading the pharmacy committee and managing and developing the pharmacy team are core responsibilities of the Pharmacy Incharge.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of the Pharmacy Incharge are as follows:
Coordinate and manage the daily operations.
Manage the team within the department, including recruitment, induction, allocating work, delegating, training, monitoring, scheduling and evaluating.
Implement corrective and disciplinary actions.
Create and allocate duty roster for staff.
Support the assistant pharmacist with general duties as and when required.
Leading the pharmacy committee.
Implement quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure SOPs are followed.
Manage purchasing and ensure quality products are purchased.
Request quotes from various companies to compare rates. Based on Doctors requirements, ensure you get the best prices for the organisation.
Negotiate schemes with suppliers and manufacturers on approved drugs.
Ensure invoices from suppliers are passed through.
Ensure outdated stock is returned and credit notes received.
Ensure nutritional products and other medications are stocked safely.
In emergency situations request medications from external stores.
Prepare and dispense medicines, chemicals and preparations based on written orders from authorised medical practitioners.
Ensure medicines within the organisation are managed. Review the list annually to ensure patient safety and effectiveness.
Send requests to Medical Head to obtain new drugs.
Provide written notification to prescriber if drug is not available and recommend alternatives.
Audit medicines in nursing stations to ensure they are not outdated.
Ensure correct documentation is in place for purchasing, selling and storing narcotics.
Educational Qualification
To apply for the Pharmacy Incharge role at Motherhood Hospital you will need:
B.Pharm or M.Pharm from a recognised institution (D.Pharm with considerable experience may be considered).
8 to 12 years of experience in a pharmacy, including supervisory experience in a hospital pharmacy.
Skills Required
Pharmacy Incharge must be able to lead and manage a team including creating duty rosters, training and evaluating.
Negotiation and vendor management.
Knowledge of drugs, formulary and medication.
Purchasing and stock management.
Knowledge of Narcotic drugs.
Quality improvements and audits.
Communication with doctors, nurses, suppliers and management.
Problem solving and decision making.
Salary Structure
The salary for a Pharmacy Incharge at Motherhood Hospital typically ranges from ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year.
Career Development
By becoming a Pharmacy Incharge at Motherhood Hospital you will have clear progression within the pharmacy and health care industry.
Growth path: Pharmacy Incharge → Assistant Pharmacy Manager → Pharmacy Manager → Head of Pharmacy Services.
Room to specialise: Clinical pharmacy, formulary and drug policy, quality and accreditation (such as NABH), and procurement and supply chain management.
Continuous learning: Training in leadership, medication safety, negotiation and regulatory updates.
Merit-based progression: Advancement based on performance, leadership and compliance record.
How to Apply
Search for Pharmacy Incharge position at Motherhood Hospital, Bangalore on our employment portal.
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Upload your resume and add additional details.
Submit the application and send your CV to irfan.s@motherhoodindia.com
Education
Bachelor's Degree
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