Pharmacist Job at OneHealth Hospital | Pharma Graduates Apply Now
OneHealth Hospital is hiring Pharmacists for its Chennai, Tamil Nadu facility. With a monthly remuneration of up to ₹23,000, the hospital is looking for D.Pharm, B.Pharm, or M.Pharm graduates with 1–3 years of experience. Candidates must be proficient in Tamil and willing to work on both day and night shifts. This Pharmacist Job emphasizes NABH compliance, inventory management (FIFO/FEFO), and high-accuracy patient counseling.
About The Company
Located in the heart of Chennai, OneHealth Hospital is a patient-centric healthcare provider committed to clinical excellence. The hospital prioritizes quality improvement and follows NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) guidelines to maintain the highest safety standards. For those seeking employment, a pharmacist job here means working in a structured environment where antibiotic stewardship and rational drug use are core values.
Role Summary
You will be responsible for the end-to-end pharmacy lifecycle—from procurement and inventory management to 100% accurate dispensing and patient counseling. Your role is critical in maintaining the cold chain for sensitive vaccines and ensuring that every patient receives their medication with clear instructions on usage and potential side effects. Moreover, the pharmacist job requires you to uphold standards every day.
Qualification
- D.Pharm / B.Pharm / M.Pharm (as applicable)
- Registered with the State Pharmacy Council
- NABH exposure preferred. If you are applying for a pharmacist job, this will be advantageous.
Experience
- 1–3 years in hospital pharmacy (Freshers may be considered for junior roles)
- Experience in an NABH-accredited hospital is an added advantage for anyone wanting to grow in a pharmacist job position.
Key Responsibilities
- Dispensing & Patient Care
- Dispense medications as per valid prescriptions with 100% accuracy. Taking on a pharmacist job in this hospital means you must always prioritise patient safety.
- Counsel patients on drug dosage, usage, storage, and side effects
- Verify drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications
- NABH & Quality Compliance
- Adhere strictly to NABH pharmacy standards; this is a key expectation in a hospital pharmacist job role.
- Maintain proper documentation for audits and inspections
- Participate in quality improvement activities, medication safety programs, and audits
- Report and document medication errors / near-miss events
- Inventory & Store Management
- Maintain optimal stock levels and avoid stock-outs. Managing inventory is a vital aspect of any pharmacist job.
- Ensure FIFO/FEFO practices
- Monitor expiry dates and ensure safe disposal of expired drugs
- Coordinate with vendors for procurement and indenting
- Clinical & Interdepartmental Coordination
- Coordinate with doctors and nurses for medication clarifications—it is an important part of the pharmacist job responsibilities.
- Support antibiotic stewardship and rational drug use
- Assist in ward pharmacy services, ICU, OT, and emergency supply
- Documentation & Records
- Maintain prescription records, narcotic registers, and temperature logs. Accurate documentation is an essential requirement for any pharmacist job applicant.
- Ensure cold chain maintenance for vaccines and temperature-sensitive drugs
- Update drug formularies and SOPs as required
- Safety & Ethics
- Follow hospital infection control policies. A pharmacist job focuses on patient safety and ethics in all interactions.
- Ensure confidentiality of patient information
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology and drug interactions is crucial for success in a pharmacist job.
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and patient counseling skills
- Familiarity with HMS / Pharmacy Software
- Team-oriented with ethical practice
