Pharmacy Manager

Pharmacy Department Incharge & Manager – Roles and Responsibilities1. Departmental Leadership & Supervision

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy Department.
• Ensure all pharmacy activities comply with hospital policies, NABH standards, and statutory regulations.
• Supervise pharmacists, assistants, and support staff, ensuring optimal staffing and duty roster management.
• Maintain discipline, punctuality, and professional behavior among team members.

2. Drug Procurement & Inventory Management

• Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and consumption trends of medicines and consumables.
• Coordinate with the Purchase and Store Department for timely procurement of drugs.
• Ensure availability of essential medicines, emergency drugs, and life-saving drugs at all times.
• Implement inventory control systems to reduce wastage and pilferage.
• Maintain accurate records of stock receipt, issue, and return in HMIS or manual registers.

3. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all drugs are stored under proper temperature and safety conditions.
• Verify prescriptions for correctness and legality before dispensing.
• Implement and monitor adherence to NABH and hospital quality protocols.
• Conduct periodic audits of stock, expiry, and controlled drugs (Schedule H, H1, X).
• Maintain records as per Drug Control Authority and hospital standards.

4. Patient Care & Service Excellence

• Ensure timely dispensing of medicines to inpatients, outpatients, and wards.
• Counsel patients on dosage, side effects, and storage of medicines when required.
• Coordinate with doctors and nursing staff for special or restricted medicines.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all pharmacy operations.

5. Financial & Administrative Responsibilities

• Monitor daily sales, billing, and cash reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly consumption and cost reports for management review.
• Manage indents, purchase orders, and return of near-expiry or excess stock.
• Support management in cost-control initiatives and vendor negotiations.

6. Training & Development

• Conduct regular training sessions for pharmacy staff on new drugs, hospital protocols, and safety measures.
• Ensure proper orientation for newly joined pharmacy personnel.
• Keep updated with the latest trends, drug updates, and legal requirements.

7. Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with hospital departments, consultants, and administration for smooth functioning.
• Attend management meetings and provide periodic updates on pharmacy operations.
• Address and resolve complaints or issues related to drug availability or dispensing.

8. Safety & Legal Responsibilities

• Ensure all controlled drugs are managed as per legal requirements.
• Report any medication errors or adverse drug reactions to the concerned authority.
• Maintain fire safety, cleanliness, and infection control standards in the pharmacy area.

Reporting To:
General Manager / Medical Director / Hospital Administrator

Designation:
Pharmacy Incharge / Pharmacy Manager

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pharamcy Incharge: 7 years (Required)

Language:

• Kannada (Required)

Location:

• Chamrajpet, Bengaluru, Karnataka (Preferred)

Work Location: In person