Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.
Post: Pharmacist
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews prescriptions issued by AHF physicians or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and clinical appropriateness;
- Prepares, fills and compounds drugs’ orders by AHF physicians and other authorized personnel;
- Supervise pharmacy personnel engaged in mixing, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products;
- Resolves queries and provides drug information to patients and providers on drug indication, interactions, contra-indications, side-effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceutical products;
- Ensures compliance to established policies and procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs;
- Manages appropriate data collection, such as client name, prescribed medication and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory;
- Manages inventory and performs monthly stock count;
- Assists the Pharmacy Manager in preparing quarterly drug forecast;
- Provides Pharmacy Manager with statistical data as required;
- Other duties, as assigned by the Superviser
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with AHF’s policies and applicable Government laws;
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Diploma in Pharmacy, or B. Pharmacy
- Prior 2-3 years expencince of working as Dispensing Pharmacist in retail or Hospital Pharmacy
- Training of IT softwares for Pharmacy Practice will be added advantage
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Proficincy in English and Hindi
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals;
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory bodies;
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
ANALYTICAL and COMPUTER SKILLS:
High Skills:- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical solutions.
Well-versed with basic computer applications and MS Office
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REASONING ABILITY:
- Very High Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Registration Certificate to practice as Pharmacist, prefereably from Delhi Pharmacy Council
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate well with patients in a healthcare center setting;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Be able to meet deadlines and cope with a large number of tasks at one time;
- Exhibit honesty and commitment in assisting India Cares to achieve its goals;
- Team player, service-minded and able to work under pressure;
- Should have management, counseling, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Should have a client focused approach and a pleasant personality;
- Needs to be sensitive to confidentiality and issues surrounding HIV/AIDS;
- Good command of up?to date knowledge and practices in HIV/AIDS treatment and care;
- Good organization, communication and interpersonal skills; with minimum supervision.
Additional Information:
Experience: 2-3 years
Education: B.Pharm, D.Pharm
Industry Type: Pharma
Functional Area: Pharmacist
Location: New Delhi
Req No: 2015-4027
Last date: 7th Jan 2016
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