Experience: Freshers / 0 to 2 Years
Location: Malappuram, Kerala
Job Type: Full Time
Work Mode: On-site
Employment Type: Government Job
Department: Health Services
Selection Process: Written Examination / Interview / Document Verification, as applicable
Notice Period: As per Government Recruitment Schedule
Job Description
The Pharmacist Grade II position is responsible for dispensing medicines, maintaining pharmaceutical records, managing medicine stocks, and supporting safe and effective medication services in government hospitals and healthcare facilities. The selected candidate will work with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure proper handling and distribution of medicines.
Key Responsibilities
- Dispense medicines according to valid prescriptions and medical instructions.
- Verify prescriptions and ensure the correct medicine, dosage, and quantity are provided.
- Provide patients with instructions regarding medicine usage and storage.
- Maintain accurate records of medicines issued and received.
- Monitor and maintain adequate medicine stock levels.
- Check medicines for expiry dates, quality, and proper storage conditions.
- Maintain pharmacy inventory and stock registers.
- Receive and verify pharmaceutical supplies from authorized sources.
- Store medicines according to required temperature and safety conditions.
- Assist doctors and healthcare staff with medication-related information.
- Identify and report damaged, expired, or improperly stored medicines.
- Follow pharmacy procedures, safety standards, and government regulations.
- Maintain cleanliness and proper organization of the pharmacy.
- Prepare reports related to medicine stock and dispensing activities.
Mandatory Skills
- Recognized qualification in Pharmacy as prescribed for the post.
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Dispensing.
- Good understanding of medicines, dosage forms, and storage requirements.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good record-keeping and documentation skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of pharmacy inventory management.
- Ability to work effectively with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Commitment to patient safety and professional ethics.
Good to Have Skills
- Previous experience in Hospital / Clinical Pharmacy.
- Knowledge of pharmacy-management or inventory software.
- Basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of government pharmacy procedures and documentation.
- Understanding of drug-storage and cold-chain requirements.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Familiarity with healthcare and hospital environments.
Ideal Candidate Profile
A qualified, responsible, and detail-oriented Pharmacist Grade II who is committed to safe medication dispensing and effective pharmacy management. The ideal candidate should have strong pharmaceutical knowledge, good communication skills, and the ability to maintain accurate records and manage medicine inventory efficiently.
Role: Pharmacist Grade II
Industry Type: Government / Healthcare
Department: Health Services / Pharmacy
Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent
Role Category: Pharmacy / Healthcare