Senior Pharmacist Jobs Opening in Tharare Global Solutions at Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Job Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Pharmacist to join our healthcare team. As a Senior Pharmacist, you will be responsible for overseeing the dispensing of medications, managing the pharmacy team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing expert pharmaceutical care to patients and healthcare professionals. This role involves both clinical and administrative responsibilities and requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient safety.
The ideal candidate will have several years of hands-on experience in pharmacy operations, excellent knowledge of pharmacology and drug interactions, and the ability to guide and mentor junior staff. The Senior Pharmacist will play a vital role in improving healthcare outcomes and optimizing medication use across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Medication Dispensing and Patient Safety:
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Review and accurately dispense prescriptions based on doctor’s orders.
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Ensure correct dosages, packaging, and labeling of medicines.
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Counsel patients on proper medication usage, storage, and potential side effects.
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Prevent and report medication errors or adverse drug reactions.
2. Pharmacy Operations Management:
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Supervise daily pharmacy activities to ensure smooth operations.
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Maintain proper inventory of drugs and consumables; monitor stock levels and expiry dates.
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Coordinate with procurement for the timely restocking of medications.
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Oversee billing processes and ensure proper documentation for all pharmacy transactions.
3. Regulatory Compliance and Documentation:
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Ensure pharmacy operations comply with state and national drug regulations, such as those under the Drug and Cosmetics Act.
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Maintain accurate records of narcotic and restricted drugs as per legal requirements.
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Assist in audits by regulatory bodies and support internal compliance reviews.
4. Team Leadership and Training:
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Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior pharmacists and pharmacy assistants.
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Assign duties, review work performance, and schedule shifts as required.
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Conduct in-house training on medication safety, inventory handling, and patient counseling.
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Foster a collaborative and ethical work culture within the pharmacy department.
5. Clinical Collaboration:
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Work closely with physicians and healthcare professionals to clarify prescriptions, recommend drug alternatives, and manage drug interactions.
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Participate in ward rounds or multidisciplinary case discussions, especially in inpatient and critical care settings.
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Support doctors and nurses with accurate pharmaceutical information for better patient care.
6. Quality Assurance and Risk Management:
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Implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all pharmacy activities.
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Monitor and report any medication errors or inventory discrepancies.
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Review prescriptions for potential allergies, contraindications, and drug interactions before dispensing.
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Conduct periodic checks to ensure medication storage conditions (temperature, humidity) are within safe limits.
7. Technology and System Use:
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Use pharmacy management systems for prescription handling, billing, and stock tracking.
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Support digital transformation initiatives including e-prescriptions, barcoding systems, and automated inventory control.
Required Skills and Competencies:
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Expert Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, drug interactions, dosage calculation, and prescription validation.
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Communication Skills: Ability to explain medications and usage instructions clearly to patients and staff.
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Leadership: Capable of managing a team and handling operational responsibilities.
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Attention to Detail: Accuracy in verifying prescriptions, handling controlled substances, and maintaining records.
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Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in prescriptions, stocks, or processes.
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Regulatory Understanding: Strong grasp of pharmacy laws, guidelines, and documentation standards.
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- What are the job requirements to apply for this Senior Pharmacist job position?
- Ans: A candidate must have a minimum of fresher as an Senior Pharmacist
- What is the qualification for this job?
- Ans: The candidate can be a Graduate from any of the following: B.Pharm, M.Pharm
- 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 Senior Pharmacist is a work from home job?
- Ans: No ,its not a Work from Home Job.
- How many job vacancies are opening for the Senior Pharmacist position?
- Ans: There are immediate 1 job openings for Senior Pharmacist in our Organisation.