Pharmacist

Job Description

Title: Pharmacist

Company Name: Yamagata Hospital Dhaka

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Banasree)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Hospital, Diagnostic Centre, Clinic, Healthcare Startup

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognized university.

• Registration with the Bangladesh Pharmacy Council (BPC) is mandatory.

• M.Pharm or any postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or hospital pharmacy is highly preferred.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Hospital, Diagnostic Centre, Clinic, Healthcare Startup

• Minimum 3 years of experience in hospital pharmacy or retail pharmacy.

• Experience in a multi-specialty hospital pharmacy is strongly preferred.

• Experience in hospital pharmacy is strongly preferred over retail only.

• Proficiency in English and Bengali for effective patient communication.

• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word, ERP software) are required.

• Willingness to work in rotational shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

• Strong ethical standards and commitment to patient confidentiality.

• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, dosage calculations, and side effects.

• Familiarity with hospital pharmacy operations, including inpatient and outpatient dispensing.

• Understanding of medication storage, inventory management, and cold chain maintenance.

• Knowledge of Bangladesh drug laws, narcotics regulations, and pharmacy ethics.

• Proficiency in pharmacy management software or HIS integration is an advantage.

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and patient safety focus.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient counseling.

• Ability to work in shift duties (day, evening, night, weekend) as required.

Yamagata Dhaka Friendship Hospital (YDFH) is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services with a focus on patient safety, operational excellence, and community well-being. To strengthen our pharmacy services and ensure safe medication management, we are inviting applications from proactive and dynamic professionals for the following position:

1. Dispensing & Patient Safety

• Dispense prescription medications accurately as prescribed by registered physicians.

• Verify prescription authenticity, dosage, drug interactions, and contraindications before dispensing.

• Provide patient counseling on proper medication usage, dosage instructions, side effects, storage, and precautions.

• Ensure the "Five Rights" of medication safety: Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time.

2. Hospital Pharmacy Operations

• Manage outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) pharmacy counters efficiently.

• Coordinate with nursing stations and doctors for ward medication supply and emergency drug requests.

• Prepare and dispense unit-dose medications, IV fluids, and emergency drugs for different departments (ICU, CCU, Emergency, OT).

• Handle narcotic and controlled drugs as per legal and hospital protocols, maintaining proper registers.

3. Inventory & Stock Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels of pharmaceutical products to avoid shortages or overstocking.

• Monitor expiry dates and ensure proper rotation (FIFO – First In, First Out).

• Conduct regular stock audits and report discrepancies to the pharmacy manager.

• Manage cold chain medications (vaccines, insulin, biologics) with proper temperature monitoring.

4. Procurement & Supplier Coordination

• Assist in medicine procurement by preparing indent lists, reviewing quotations, and coordinating with suppliers.

• Verify received shipments against purchase orders for quantity, quality, and expiry.

• Maintain proper documentation of all purchase invoices, delivery challans, and credit notes.

5. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Bangladesh Drug Control Ordinance, narcotics rules, and hospital pharmacy policies.

• Maintain all required pharmacy registers (Schedule H, H1, Narcotics, Controlled Drugs).

• Prepare for and assist during regulatory inspections by the Drug Administration and other authorities.

• Stay updated on new drug regulations, safety alerts, and recalls.

6. Patient Communication & Support

• Answer patient queries regarding medication availability, prices, and generic alternatives.

• Educate patients on adherence to therapy and importance of completing prescribed courses.

• Handle patient complaints or adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and report to the pharmacovigilance system.

7. Coordination & Reporting

• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.

• Report medication errors, near-misses, or adverse events to the pharmacy manager.

• Maintain daily dispensing records, sales reports, and stock movement reports.

• Participate in pharmacy and therapeutics (P&T) committee meetings if required.

8. Cleanliness & Organization

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic pharmacy environment.

• Ensure proper disposal of expired or damaged medications as per regulatory guidelines.

• Keep workstations, shelves, and storage areas neat and labeled correctly.