Chemist
Jobhire1 · Mumbai, Maharashtra
onsite · full time · mid level
The Hospital Pharmacy Chemist is responsible for dispensing medications, ensuring safe and effective pharmaceutical care, maintaining accurate records, and supporting clinical staff in delivering optimal patient outcomes. The role requires strict adherence to hospital policies, regulatory standards, and ethical pharmacy practices.
Key Responsibilities
Medication Dispensing & Verification
Accurately dispense prescription medications as per physician orders.
Review prescriptions for accuracy, dosage, drug interactions, and contraindications.
Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and storage of medicines.
Maintain compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Provide medication counseling to patients and caregivers.
Educate patients on dosage, administration, side effects, and precautions.
Address medication-related queries and concerns.
Monitor stock levels and ensure adequate supply of medicines.
Maintain inventory records and conduct regular stock audits.
Coordinate procurement and manage expiry/near-expiry stock.
Ensure proper storage conditions for temperature-sensitive drugs.
Maintain accurate prescription and dispensing records.
Ensure compliance with local drug control laws and hospital policies.
Participate in audits and inspections.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.
Work closely with doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff.
Participate in ward rounds when required.
Assist in pharmacovigilance and reporting adverse drug reactions.
Support implementation of hospital formulary guidelines.