Evaluate the identity, strength, and purity of medications. Review prescriptions for accuracy, determine necessary ingredients, and assess their suitability. Compound and dispense medications as prescribed by doctors.
Patient Counseling & Drug Information:
Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage. Advise customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment, and healthcare supplies.
Inventory Management & Procurement:
Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, and drugs. Maintain stock levels, ensuring proper storage and handling of medications.
Record Keeping & Compliance:
Maintain accurate records, including pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, and registries of poisons, narcotics, and controlled drugs.
Collaboration & Quality Assurance:
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to plan, monitor, review, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of drugs and drug regimens. Provide advice on drug applications and characteristics.
Health Promotion & Training:
Offer health promotion and prevention activities, such as training individuals to use devices like blood pressure or diabetes monitors.
Pharmaceutical Procedures & Legal Compliance:
Plan, implement, and maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, adhering to policy and legal requirements to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
Required Qualifications
Educational Background:
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
Professional Registration:
Registered with the Karnataka Pharmacy Council and prepared to submit the original registration (KPC Certificate).
Experience:
4 to 8 years of relevant experience in a pharmacy setting.
Language Proficiency:
Fluency in English and Kannada/Hindi. Proficiency in additional local languages is an advantage.
