Pharmacist

Job Description - Pharmacist

Department: Pharmacy / Hospital Operations

Industry: Healthcare / Oncology / Hospital

Location: Haryana / Delhi NCR

Employment Type: Full-Time

Qualification: D.Pharm / B.Pharm

Registration: Valid Haryana State Pharmacy Council Registration - Mandatory

Experience: 1-5 years preferred

Reporting To: Pharmacy In-Charge / Hospital Operations Head

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified, registered, and detail-oriented Pharmacist to manage pharmacy operations, ensure accurate dispensing of prescribed medications, maintain pharmaceutical inventory, and ensure compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations and hospital safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have experience in a hospital or clinical pharmacy environment, sound knowledge of pharmaceutical products, and strong skills in inventory control, medication safety, and record management.

Prior experience in oncology pharmacy, chemotherapy medicines, or a cancer hospital will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pharmacy Operations & Medicine Dispensing

• Dispense medications accurately against valid prescriptions issued by registered medical practitioners.
• Verify medicine names, strengths, dosages, quantities, and expiry dates before dispensing.
• Maintain proper documentation of prescriptions, medicine dispensing, and stock movement.
• Guide patients on prescribed medication usage, storage, and precautions within the pharmacist's professional scope.
• Coordinate with doctors and nursing teams to ensure timely availability of prescribed medications.
• Follow medication safety and hospital pharmacy protocols.

2. Inventory & Stock Management

• Manage daily pharmacy inventory, medicine availability, stock receipts, and issue records.
• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels and reorder requirements.
• Maintain appropriate storage conditions, including temperature monitoring and cold-chain management.
• Follow FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) principles.
• Monitor near-expiry, expired, damaged, and slow-moving pharmaceutical stock.
• Conduct periodic physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies.
• Coordinate with vendors and procurement teams for timely medicine availability.

3. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure pharmacy operations comply with applicable Drugs and Cosmetics laws, Pharmacy Act requirements, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain required pharmacy records and registers, including records for scheduled drugs where applicable.
• Support compliance with drug licence conditions and inspections conducted by regulatory authorities.
• Ensure secure storage, controlled access, and appropriate documentation for regulated medicines.
• Maintain appropriate records of purchase invoices, batch numbers, expiry dates, and supplier details.
• Ensure safe pharmaceutical waste handling and disposal as per applicable rules and hospital procedures.
• Support NABH-aligned medication management and patient safety protocols.

4. Oncology Pharmacy Support

• Coordinate with oncologists and nursing teams regarding the availability of chemotherapy medicines, supportive medications, and oncology-related products.
• Ensure appropriate storage, stock control, expiry monitoring, and traceability of high-value oncology medicines.
• Maintain accurate records of chemotherapy medication stock, batch numbers, and dispensing.
• Follow cytotoxic drug handling and safety protocols.
• Support prescription verification and medication-related checks within professional competency.
• Ensure chemotherapy medicines are supplied only against authorised orders and handled according to approved institutional protocols.
• Support chemotherapy preparation or handling activities only when appropriately trained, authorised, and permitted under applicable requirements.

5. Billing, Documentation & Coordination

• Ensure accurate pharmacy billing and reconciliation of medicine sales and stock.
• Maintain daily pharmacy reports and inventory MIS.
• Coordinate with finance, procurement, operations, and clinical departments.
• Support pharmacy audits and resolve inventory or documentation discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and prescription information.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration certificate with the Haryana State Pharmacy Council - Mandatory.
• 1-5 years of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy, oncology, or multispecialty healthcare facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacy inventory software, billing systems, and MS Excel.
• Understanding of medication safety, storage requirements, and applicable pharmacy regulations.

Key Skills

• Hospital Pharmacy Management
• Medicine Dispensing
• Haryana Pharmacy Council Registration
• Pharmacy Inventory Management
• Drug Storage & Cold Chain
• Medication Safety
• Pharmacy Compliance
• Oncology Medicines Knowledge
• Stock Reconciliation
• Pharmacy Billing & MIS
• Vendor Coordination
• Prescription Verification
• Patient Communication
• Documentation & Record Management

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for a responsible, organised, and patient-focused pharmacist who can independently manage routine pharmacy operations, maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure strict compliance with medication safety and regulatory requirements.

Candidates with previous experience in oncology centres, chemotherapy day-care units, or hospital pharmacies will be preferred.