PHARMACIST
MAA KAMAKHYA MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITAL
Job Description
A hospital pharmacist's job involves ensuring the safe and effective use of medications within a hospital setting. This includes dispensing prescriptions, providing patient education on medication use, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. Their responsibilities extend to medication management, clinical trials, and ensuring drug safety and quality. Key Responsibilities:
- Dispensing Medications:Accurately filling prescriptions, verifying medication orders, and ensuring proper labeling and storage of medications.
- Patient Education:Providing patients with clear instructions on how to take their medications, potential side effects, and proper storage.
- Medication Management:Overseeing the procurement, storage, and dispensing of medications, and managing pharmacy inventory.
- Clinical Trials:Participating in clinical trials and assisting with the collection and analysis of data related to medication effectiveness.
- Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals:Working with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement medication plans, monitor patient responses, and address any medication-related issues.
- Ensuring Medication Safety:Identifying and reporting potential adverse drug reactions, and working to prevent medication errors.
- Providing Drug Information:Serving as a resource for other healthcare professionals on medication-related topics, including dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Quality Assurance:Conducting quality checks on medications, ensuring proper compounding and labeling, and maintaining sterile conditions.
- Staying Up-to-Date:Keeping abreast of the latest research and developments in pharmacology and therapeutics.
- Supervising Staff:In some cases, hospital pharmacists may supervise pharmacy technicians and other staff.
Skills Needed:
- Analytical skills: To evaluate patient medical history, assess drug interactions, and make informed decisions about medication therapy.
- Communication skills: To effectively communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Problem-solving skills: To address medication-related issues and develop solutions for improving patient care.
- Attention to detail: To ensure accuracy in dispensing medications and maintaining records.
- Interpersonal skills: To build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
- Organizational skills: To manage inventory, maintain records, and prioritize tasks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹8,252.03 - ₹10,000.00 per month
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person