Pharmacy in charge (Macare Medicals Valapad )

The Pharmacy In-charge is responsible for the overall management and daily operation of the pharmacy. This leadership role ensures the provision of safe, efficient, and high-quality pharmaceutical care to all patients while maintaining strict compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational & Clinical Management

• Oversee Daily Operations: Ensure smooth, efficient, and accurate dispensing of all prescription and over-the-counter medications.
• Patient Care: Provide professional patient counseling on the proper use, dosage, side effects, and potential interactions of medications.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and monitor quality improvement programs and patient safety initiatives to minimize medication errors.
• Collaboration: Act as a liaison with healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, etc.) to optimize therapeutic outcomes and resolve prescription-related issues.

2. Regulatory Compliance

• Licensing & Law: Maintain compliance with all legal and regulatory standards, including those set by the Board of Pharmacy, DEA (for controlled substances), and other relevant bodies.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and enforce pharmacy policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Documentation: Ensure meticulous record-keeping for all transactions, prescriptions, controlled substances, and staff training.

3. Staff Management & Leadership

• Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and provide direction to all pharmacy personnel, including staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff.
• Hiring & Training: Participate in the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and continuous training and development of pharmacy staff.
• Performance Management: Conduct performance evaluations, manage staff scheduling, and address personnel issues.

4. Inventory & Financial Management

• Inventory Control: Oversee the entire inventory process, including purchasing, receiving, pricing, and proper storage of all medications and supplies.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the pharmacy budget, monitor financial performance, control expenses, and work to meet profitability or cost-management goals.
• Waste Management: Monitor and manage inventory to prevent outdates, minimize waste (shrinkage), and ensure secure storage of controlled substances.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree from an accredited institution , MBA (OPERATIONS)
• Experience: 2 years of experience as a practicing Pharmacist, with a minimum of X years in a supervisory or management role.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership: Strong leadership and managerial abilities with a proven track record of supervising and motivating a team.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Regulatory Expertise: In-depth understanding of state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for counselling patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person