Job Description

Job Summary

Retail pharmacists dispense medications in retail outlets, such as supermarkets or drug stores. While they perform many of the same tasks as their counterparts at hospitals, retail pharmacists spend much more time interacting with patients. Most retail pharmacists work full-time. Shifts vary around when the store itself is open, which may mean being on duty at night or on the weekends.

As baby boomers continue to age, they will likely need more medications. This situation may influence job prospects for retail pharmacists in the years ahead. However, the popularity of mail order and online pharmacy sales may cause the job market for retail pharmacists to decline.

Responsibilities and Duties

Preparing and Dispensing Medications

When prescriptions are brought in by patrons or called in by doctors, retail pharmacists confirm that they can supply the correct medication in the asked-for amount. They find the requested medication among the pharmacy's stock, count out pills or measure liquids into proper containers, package items, print out instructions and warnings, and either give the completed prescription directly to a waiting person or file it for later customer pick up.

Customer Service

As healthcare professionals, retail pharmacists aim to help people feel better. They answer questions patients have about medications, explain how and when prescriptions should be taken, examine which other drugs people are taking and how they might interact, note possible side effects, and recommend over-the-counter solutions when people come in based on the symptoms they present. Some retail pharmacists may encourage customers to take preventative actions such as getting their blood pressure checked or receiving a flu shot and may assist in those procedures.

Handling Insurance

Medications can be very expensive. Retail pharmacists work with patients and their insurance companies to determine coverage or figure out substitutions.

Monitoring Inventory

Retail pharmacists may be called upon to keep track of the store's stock of medications and other healthcare supplies. They may place orders for additional items and restock shelves.

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications

B Pharmacy

Or

D Pharmacy

Benefits

Insurance Mediclaim Add. Incentive Patient Counseling Training
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Education:

Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:

Medical sales: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person