Job Description
Pharmacist Job Responsibilities:
- Supervise and assist in patient Pharmacy Services inventory management; collect information required for interventions.
- Review, monitor and control drug profile and Computerized Physician’s Order Entry (CPOE) of all patient receiving medications at all primary care sites. Contact physicians in case of in-accuracy of order / non availability of medicine or alternative.
- Participate in Antibiotic stewardship round to explore the role of Pharmacist towards patient care.
- Monitor high alert medication dispensation and provide all related precautions and information for proper administration.
- Document all interventions on the system, and present all relevant issues to Manager, Pharmacy Services daily.
- Compile and prepare presentations on Effective Interventions monthly.
- Develop strong communication between the Pharmacies and physicians at primary care sites.
- Identify and correct HMIS related problems (in coordination with HI), and provide summary reports to Manager Pharmacy.
- Review and monitor stock of all crash trolley medicines and present monthly reports to Manager, Pharmacy Services.
- Provide current and accurate drug information to health care professionals. Drug information would include a thorough understanding of new medications, and suitable formulary agents for use in specific therapies.
- Record drug information data and prepare graphical reports of monthly drug information, provided by the Pharmacy department.
- Provide technical and administrative support to Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and training to the interns.
- Provide counseling to the Doctors, staff, patients and their families for the safe use of drugs.
- Arrange Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs for Pharmacists, Interns, Technicians, Nurses and other paramedical staff regarding rational use of drugs.
- Monitor and record all non formulary drugs arranged for inpatients.
Admin Responsibilities:
- Ensure continuous integration and collaboration with support all relevant departments (like maintenance, IT, etc.) to maintain center operations effectively.
- Liaison between sites and the clinical team to facilitate patient care and services.
- Work with link sites to ensure timely processing of financial matters such as petty cash and utility bill payments to avoid disruptions in services.
- Reporting on a regular basis (daily, weekly and monthly, quarterly) updates with the line manager and Head of Department (HOD) regarding clinic activities and any significant developments.
- Maintain accurate records of stock inventory and consumptions following organizational standards and protocols
- Keep track of fixed and non-fixed assets, updating records regularly to reflect changes accurately.
- Ensure that scheduled maintenance tasks (PPM) are carried out within specified timelines to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Raise purchase requests for medicines, supplies, and other necessary items on a quarterly basis to maintain adequate stock levels
Note: “Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.”