Licensed Hospital Pharmacist Jobs Opening in Ideal Career Zone at Shyam Bazar, Kolkata
Job Description
Hiring Company Introduction: A Medical Institute is 70 beds fully air conditioned Multi Specialty Hospital located in the heart of South Kolkata. With the booming cost of healthcare, the Hospital was made with the aim of providing affordable & quality health care to the community. Their rate / tariffs are very minimal & they provide special economic package to our patients without compromising on the quality of treatment & with an assurance of comfortable stay & quick recovery. Added to this is personalized care which is the hallmark of our Institute. It has been equipped with the best of equipments & is supported by a highly specialized team of Doctors who combine their experience gained internationally to provide the best of treatment to the patients. Healthcare is the maintenance or improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical.
Now the requirement of institution is as:
Pharmacist (with license)
Number of post: 1 person.
Salary: 15k to 16k (as per interview).
Duty hours: 10 AM to 8 PM
Here's a detailed overview of the Pharmacist (with license) job role and responsibilities in a “hospital setting”:
Job Role: Hospital Pharmacist (Licensed)
A “licensed hospital pharmacist” plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines for patients admitted in the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
Dispensing Medications
Accurately fill prescriptions as per doctor's orders.
Ensure correct dosage, frequency, and route of administration.
Label medicines properly with all required instructions.
Patient Safety & Drug Monitoring
Check for drug interactions, contraindications, and allergies.
Monitor patient responses to medications and report adverse reactions.
Inventory Management
Maintain stock of medicines and medical supplies.
Ensure proper storage (temperature, humidity) as per drug guidelines.
Keep track of expiry dates and arrange timely disposal of expired drugs
Prescription Review
Verify prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness.
Communicate with physicians to clarify or correct any prescription issues.
Counseling & Education
Provide instructions to patients on how and when to take medicines.
Educate patients and nurses on drug use, side effects, and precautions.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure adherence to hospital and national drug regulations.
Maintain pharmacy records (dispensing logs, narcotics register, etc.)
Handle Schedule H/X/Narcotic drugs according to legal standards.
Support During Emergency Care
Provide immediate medications in emergency and ICU settings.
Work closely with doctors and nurses during code blue or critical events.
Collaboration with Healthcare Team
Participate in ward rounds with doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Provide input on drug selection, availability, and substitutions if needed.
Workplace Settings
In-patient pharmacy (for admitted patients)
Out-patient department (OPD)
Emergency/ICU pharmacy
Operating theater (for surgical drug kits and anesthesia support)
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of pharmacology and drug interactions.
Attention to detail and precision in dispensing.
Communication skills for coordination with doctors and counseling patients.
Computer skills for using Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
Qualifications
B.Pharm or D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy)
Valid State Pharmacy Council License (Mandatory)
More information about this Licensed hospital pharmacist Job
Please go through the below FAQs to get all answers related to the given Licensed hospital pharmacist job
- What are the job requirements to apply for this Licensed hospital pharmacist job position?
- Ans: A candidate must have a minimum of 2 to 2.5 year experience as an Licensed hospital pharmacist
- What is the qualification for this job?
- Ans: The candidate can be a Graduate from any of the following: B.Pharm, D Pharma
- What is the hiring Process of this job?
- Ans: The hiring process all depends on the company. Normally for an entry level, hiring the candidate has to go for Aptitude, GD (If they look for communication),Technical test and face to face interviews.
- This Licensed hospital pharmacist is a work from home job?
- Ans: No ,its not a Work from Home Job.
- How many job vacancies are opening for the Licensed hospital pharmacist position?
- Ans: There are immediate 1 job openings for Licensed hospital pharmacist in our Organisation.
