Pharmacy Assistant (D‑Pharm) – Hospital Pharmacy

About the role

We are seeking a responsible and detail‑oriented D‑Pharm professional to support daily pharmacy operations in a reputed eye hospital. The role involves accurate dispensing, inventory management, and providing quality service to patients and healthcare staff.

Key responsibilities

• Dispense medicines accurately according to prescriptions and established pharmacy procedures.
• Verify prescriptions for completeness, dosage, strength, and quantity, referring discrepancies to the supervising pharmacist.
• Provide patients with clear instructions on medicine use, dosage, and precautions within the scope of practice.
• Maintain adequate stock of medicines, medical supplies, and consumables, monitoring batch numbers, expiry dates, and storage conditions.
• Maintain accurate dispensing records, stock registers, and documentation for receipt and issue of medicines.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, procurement, stores, and other departments to ensure timely availability of medicines.
• Support pharmacy audits, inventory verification, quality improvement activities, and routine pharmacy administration.

Required profile

• Diploma in Pharmacy (D‑Pharm) from a recognized institution.
• Valid professional registration where required by applicable regulations.
• Good communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a hospital or community pharmacy is an advantage.