Pharmacist Job in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Full Time Date: 12 June 2024

Job description

Dispensing Medications: Fill prescriptions accurately and efficiently, ensuring that patients receive the correct medications in the appropriate dosage form and strength. Review prescription orders for accuracy, completeness, and potential drug interactions or contraindications. Medication Counseling: Provide medication counseling and education to patients, explaining proper medication use, administration techniques, potential side effects, and drug interactions. Address patients' questions, concerns, and misconceptions about their medications. Patient Consultation: Offer personalized consultations to patients on various health-related topics, such as medication adherence, disease management, preventive care, and lifestyle modifications. Collaborate with patients and healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy outcomes. Medication Therapy Management: Perform medication therapy reviews and assessments to identify and resolve medication-related problems, such as drug interactions, adverse reactions, and therapeutic duplications. Recommend adjustments to medication regimens to improve efficacy and safety. Drug Information: Provide accurate and evidence-based drug information to healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team. Stay informed about new drugs, drug therapies, and pharmaceutical developments to support informed decision-making. Medication Safety: Implement medication safety protocols and quality assurance measures to prevent medication errors, adverse drug events, and medication-related harm. Verify medication orders, labels, and dosages to ensure accuracy and compliance with medication guidelines. Medication Management: Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, stocking, and dispensing medications, supplies, and pharmaceutical products. Monitor medication expiration dates, storage conditions, and inventory levels to maintain adequate supply and minimize waste. Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patient safety, rights, and access to healthcare services. Collaborate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and regulatory agencies to address patient needs, resolve medication-related issues, and ensure equitable access to medications. Health Promotion: Promote public health initiatives, wellness programs, and preventive care services to improve community health outcomes. Offer guidance on medication adherence, immunizations, smoking cessation, and chronic disease management to promote health and well-being. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing pharmacy practice, drug dispensing, and patient confidentiality. Adhere to professional standards, ethical guidelines, and legal requirements for pharmacy operations and patient care. Continuing Education: Engage in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and training to stay current with advances in pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapy, and healthcare technology. Maintain licensure and certification requirements through participation in accredited educational programs. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health providers, to optimize patient care outcomes, promote interdisciplinary communication, and ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery.