United States
Sector
Keyword
Pharmacist
Chemist
Minimum D. Pharma (Diploma in Pharmacy)
Preferablyminimum 6 months of experience required
The tasks a Pharmacist is expected to perform include:
Dispensing medicines as prescribed by physician, dentist or veterinarian
Storing and arranging drugs
Preparing mixtures, powders, ointments, liniments, etc.
Instructing customers regarding dosage and use of medicines
Maintaining account of medical supplies, cash and daily record of prescriptions dispensed
Preparing intravenous solutions, tinctures, etc.
Dressing wounds, giving injections and enemas under guidance and rendering first-aid
In-depth knowledge of all the salts used in medicines
Knowledge of how drugs work and what might be their side-effects
Basic knowledge of computers
Knowledge of all the latest drugs and drug salts
Skilled inmathematics, chemistry, biochemistry and statistics
Skilled in providing first-aid
Knowledge of legal regulations and governance of drugs
Not applicable
Attention to detail
Good memory
Good communication skills and analytical skills
Organized
Leadership qualities
Counselling skills
It is not a desk job
Need to handlea team of junior pharmacists
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Pharmacies usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from pharmacy to pharmacy
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), One Arm and One Leg (OAL) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)
This job is notlisted as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
Occupational hazards include such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc., if not taken care of
For freshers - 15,000 to 20,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Overview of Healthcare Sector in India
According to IBEF, the Indian Healthcare industry is growing at a tremendous pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well private players. The Indian Healthcare sector grew fromUS$45 billionin 2008 toUS$81 billionin 2014, and is projected to continue its rapid expansion, with an estimated market value of US$ 280 billion by 2020. This sector has emerged as one of the largest service sectors with estimated revenue of around $ 30 billion constituting 5% of GDP.
Pharmacy is a fast growing sector. It is second only to IT, with a 15% annual growth rate and exports crossing 12,000 crore. Jobs in the pharmaceutical industry range from those in sales and marketing to high-end specialist R&D jobs. A large number of those whostudypharmacy go on to become medical sales representatives. A Pharmacist has a lot of employment options, whichincludes setting up a medical store and running a business.
Hospitals
Clinics
Pharmaceutical stores
Self-employed
Cities and towns across India
Will be updated
Government universities/colleges
Private universities/colleges
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