Pharmacist (Hospital)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a committed and detail-oriented Hospital Pharmacist to join our dedicated team at Ortho-One. The ideal candidate will be responsible for dispensing medications accurately, managing pharmacy inventory, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and patient service in an orthopaedic hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately dispense medications for both Outpatient (OP) and Inpatient (IP) departments based on prescriptions.
• Review and interpret prescriptions, ensuring correct dosage, route, and administration aligned with orthopaedic treatments.
• Provide counselling to OP patients regarding medication usage, potential side effects, and proper storage.
• Coordinate with doctors and nursing staff to ensure the timely delivery of medications for admitted patients.
• Maintain inventory and stock records of orthopaedic-specific drugs, surgical consumables, and injectables.
• Monitor and manage short-expiry and non-moving inventory items regularly.
• Comply with all Ortho-One protocols for handling narcotic and controlled substances.
• Ensure availability and prompt dispensing of emergency and ortho-related medications.

Candidate Profile:

• Education:
• D.Pharm or B.Pharm from a recognised institution
• Valid Pharmacist License/Registration
• Experience:
• Minimum 1 year of hospital pharmacy experience
• Prior experience in orthopaedic pharmacy is preferred
• Exposure to OP, IP, and OT pharmacy operations is required
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of pharmaceuticals and inventory management
• Proficient in interpreting prescriptions and using pharmacy billing software
• Attention to detail, responsibility, and excellent patient service orientation