Pharmacist

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and customer-focused Pharmacist to join our client’s pharmacy team in Chennai. The role involves prescription handling, patient counselling, inventory management, and ensuring quality service to customers and doctors. Candidates must hold a valid Tamil Nadu PCI license (or apply as a Trainee Pharmacist if awaiting a license).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prescription Filling

• Attend to the doctor’s prescriptions at the sales counter and advise patients on dosage.
• Dispense medicines as per prescription; consult doctors for substitutions if needed.
• Verify medicines with the bill (patient name, item name, quantity, expiry date).

2. Customer Service

• Counsel patients/customers on medicine usage, side effects, and reactions.
• Maintain good relationships with customers and doctors.
• Manage the home delivery register and ensure timely deliveries.
• Handle inbound calls regarding drug information, counselling, and delivery orders.
• Support billing counter operations and cash handling when required.

3. Cold Chain & Inventory Management

• Store drugs under proper refrigeration and security conditions.
• Enter stock details in the system and cross-check with issue lists.
• Maintain records of non-stock items and follow up for replenishment.
• Conduct physical stock verification twice a week and daily rack checks for fast-moving items.
• Ensure smooth shift handovers.
• Verify received items (quantity, MRP, batch number, expiry date).
• Strive to achieve pharmacy sales targets.

4. Additional Duties

• Support billing management.
• Perform tasks assigned by the in-charge as per business needs.

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: B. Pharm / M. Pharm (with a valid PCI license of Tamil Nadu).
• Freshers awaiting a PCI license may apply as a Trainee Pharmacist.
• Strong knowledge of medicines, prescriptions, and patient counselling.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in shifts and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 per month
• Incentives and benefits as per company policy.
• Growth opportunities within the organisation.