Pharmacy Manager

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Pharmacy Operations
• Manage day-to-day operations of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialty pharmacies.
• Ensure accurate dispensing and distribution of medications as per physician prescriptions.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of medicines, consumables, and pharmacy supplies.
• Monitor drug utilization and minimize medication errors.
• Inventory & Supply Chain Management
• Plan and monitor procurement of medicines and surgical consumables.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for timely procurement.
• Monitor stock expiry, near-expiry products, and slow/non-moving inventory.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for drugs, narcotics, vaccines, and temperature-sensitive items.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Pharmacy Act, NABH standards, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain all statutory licenses and records.
• Oversee controlled drug management and documentation.
• Ensure periodic audits and compliance reviews.
• Team Management
• Supervise pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, and support staff.
• Prepare staff schedules and duty rosters.
• Conduct performance evaluations and training programs.
• Ensure adherence to pharmacy SOPs and hospital policies.
• Quality & Patient Safety
• Implement medication safety initiatives.
• Monitor adverse drug reactions and medication incidents.
• Participate in hospital quality improvement programs.
• Ensure proper labeling, dispensing, and patient counseling practices.
• Financial Management
• Monitor pharmacy revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Control inventory carrying costs and wastage.
• Prepare departmental budgets and reports.
• Analyze pharmacy performance indicators and cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordination & Communication
• Coordinate with clinicians, nursing teams, procurement, finance, and quality departments.
• Support formulary management and drug evaluation activities.
• Assist in introducing new medications and treatment protocols.