The Pharmacist will be responsible for the safe, effective, and ethical management of all medication-related services in the hospital. This includes dispensing psychiatric medications, maintaining accurate drug records, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and providing medication counselling to patients and staff.
Dispense prescription medications accurately as per psychiatrist and physician orders.
Ensure correct dosage, drug interactions, and contraindications specific to psychiatric medications.
Maintain strict control of Schedule X and other controlled drugs.
2. Inventory & Stock Control
Maintain adequate stock of all medicines, emergency drugs, and psychiatric medications.
Monitor expiry dates and conduct regular audits of pharmacy inventory.
Coordinate with vendors for timely procurement and stock management.
3. Patient & Staff Counselling
Provide counselling on medication usage, side effects, dosage, and compliance.
Educate patients about psychotropic medications and their importance.
Assist nurses and psychiatrists with medication-related queries.
4. Compliance & Documentation
Ensure adherence to Drug & Cosmetic Act and hospital pharmacy policies.
Maintain accurate prescription records, billing, and daily stock registers.
Maintain narcotics register and submit reports as per statutory laws.
Ensure pharmacy SOPs are followed at all times.
5. Coordination
Coordinate with psychiatrists, nurses, and other departments for smooth medication flow.
Support inpatient wards for medication rounds when required.
Attend clinical discussions or case-related meetings if needed.
6. Quality & Safety
Ensure safe storage and handling of all psychotropic drugs.
Monitor for adverse drug reactions (ADR) and report to the clinical team.
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the pharmacy area.
Skills & Qualifications
D.Pharm / B.Pharm
(Registered Pharmacist with State Pharmacy Council).
Experience in a
psychiatric hospital
or healthcare setup preferred.
Knowledge of
psychotropic medications, narcotics handling, and drug interactions
.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ?10,000.00 - ?25,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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