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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

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Government universities/colleges

Private universities/colleges

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