pharmacist Job in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Full Time Date: 10 June 2024

Job description

Dispensing Medications: Your primary responsibility is to dispense prescription medications to patients based on prescriptions issued by licensed healthcare providers. This involves accurately interpreting prescriptions, selecting the appropriate medication, and providing dosage instructions to patients. Patient Counseling: Providing patient counseling on the proper use of medications, including dosage instructions, potential side effects, drug interactions, and precautions. You may also offer advice on lifestyle modifications and other non-pharmacological interventions to improve health outcomes. Medication Management: Collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy for patients. This may involve conducting medication reviews, assessing medication adherence, and recommending changes or adjustments to therapy as needed. Medication Therapy Management (MTM): Offering comprehensive medication management services to optimize therapeutic outcomes and prevent medication-related problems. This includes identifying drug therapy problems, developing care plans, and monitoring patient progress over time. Medication Safety: Ensuring medication safety by verifying the accuracy of prescriptions, checking for potential drug interactions or contraindications, and providing appropriate counseling to patients to minimize risks. Drug Information: Providing accurate and up-to-date drug information to healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers. This may involve researching drug information, answering inquiries, and participating in educational initiatives. Compounding: Compounding customized medications for patients with unique needs, such as those with allergies, sensitivities, or special dosage requirements. This requires adherence to strict quality standards and compounding guidelines. Pharmacy Operations: Overseeing day-to-day pharmacy operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment, and regulatory compliance. This ensures that medications are stored, dispensed, and handled safely and efficiently. Health Promotion: Promoting public health and wellness through medication-related education and outreach activities. This may involve conducting health screenings, administering vaccinations, and participating in community health initiatives. Continuing Education: Staying informed about new drugs, treatment guidelines, and developments in pharmacy practice through ongoing education and professional development activities. This ensures that you maintain competency and provide high-quality care to patients.