Pharmacy Officer
Pharmacy Officer
Manipal Hospitals
Job description
Would you like to work as a pharmacist in a leading hospital chain? Explore this Pharmacist job at Manipal Hospitals in Bengaluru.
Company Description
Manipal Hospitals is a multi-speciality healthcare network, that started with its flagship hospital in Bengaluru in 1991. It delivers tertiary and quaternary care through its hospitals across India, combining clinical experience, advanced infrastructure, patient-centric services and ethical procedures to serve domestic and international patients in a wide range of medical and surgical specialities across the country.
Job Summary
The job as a pharmacy officer requires one to five years of experience. The key responsibilities include accurate dispensing, patient counselling, prescription evaluation, inventory management, monitoring of expiry dates, ensuring regulatory compliance, and liaising with healthcare experts to facilitate safe pharmaceutical use and patient care in a hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
Adhere to all laws and regulations of the pharmacy and all safety standards of the hospital.
Monitor the effectiveness of medication and report any relevant problems to health care specialists.
Provide patients with prescription medications accurately and quickly, ensuring patients receive the right drugs in the right amounts and dosages.
Verify prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness.
Provide patients with information on drugs including directions for use, side effects and drug interactions.
Ensure that there is enough storage for pharmaceutical items.
Monitor the stock levels of drugs and check the expiry dates.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to improve patient care, provide medication information and participate in patient education programs.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should possess a B.Pharm/ Pharm D. degree from an accredited university.
Valid registration from PCI.
Skills Required
Ability to properly evaluate medications prescribed and identify any inconsistencies or possible safety concerns related to medications.
Can check medicine stocks, monitor expiry dates and store under correct conditions.
Ability to interact effectively with patients and health care providers and communicate pharmacological instructions clearly.
Ability to multi-task and is proficient in pharmacy management software and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Salary Structure
The average salary of a Pharmacy Officer at Manipal Hospitals in Bengaluru is in the range of ₹4 Lakhs to ₹5 Lakhs per year.
Career Development
As a Pharmacy Officer you get to develop experience in how a hospital pharmacy works, medication administration, verifying prescriptions and counselling patients. Experience with doctors and clinical teams might help in progressing into Senior Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Supervisor or Hospital Pharmacy Management jobs.
How to Apply
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Education
Bachelor's Degree
Key Skills
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