Karpagam Medical College Hospital jobs

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Care

• Review patient medical records and medication histories to determine appropriateness of therapy.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust drug dosages or frequencies based on lab results and clinical response.
• Educate patients on their medications, including proper administration routes, potential side effects, and adherence tips. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams [1]

• Participate in ward rounds, medical team meetings, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Recommend the safest, most cost-effective, and evidence-based medications for individual patient conditions (such as diabetes, hypertension, or infectious diseases).
• Assist in developing hospital-wide clinical pharmacy programs and medication policies. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Medication Safety & Compliance

• Prevent medication errors, adverse drug events, and drug interactions.
• Document medication plans and clinical interventions thoroughly in patient electronic health records.
• Provide expert drug information and pharmacotherapy guidance to the medical and nursing staff. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree or relevant advanced degree in pharmacology.
• Licensing: Valid state or national licensure to practice as a pharmacist.
• Experience: Hands-on clinical experience, often acquired through a post-graduate pharmacy residency program (such as PGY-1 or PGY-2) or specialized hospital practice.
• Key Skills: High-level critical thinking, strong evidence-based medicine knowledge, and exceptional communication skills.

Pay: ₹23,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Clinical Pharmacist: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person