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Pharmacist (Part-Time) at Lemon Home Healthcare

Lemon Home Healthcare

Hospitals, Health Care & Lifescience

Part Time

₹ 0 - 3 Lakhs

Berhampur, Odisha, India

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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified, registered Part-Time Pharmacist to support safe and accurate medicine dispensing, patient counselling, and day-to-day pharmacy operations. This is an on-site role suitable for newly registered pharmacists or candidates with up to two years of relevant experience. Working days and shift timings will be agreed upon during the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

Review prescriptions for completeness, dosage, potential interactions, and contraindications, and clarify concerns with the prescribing clinician before dispensing.
Accurately dispense and label medicines in accordance with valid prescriptions, applicable regulations, and pharmacy procedures.
Counsel patients on medicine administration, adherence, storage, common side effects, and when to seek medical advice.
Maintain appropriate storage conditions, including temperature monitoring and cold-chain handling where required.
Monitor inventory, identify near-expiry stock, follow first-expiry-first-out practices, and support timely replenishment.
Maintain prescription, dispensing, billing, and other statutory records as applicable, while protecting patient confidentiality.
Handle over-the-counter enquiries within the pharmacist's professional scope and refer patients to a clinician when appropriate.
Coordinate with colleagues to ensure clear shift handovers and report dispensing errors, suspected adverse reactions, or medicine-quality concerns through established procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

D.Pharm, B.Pharm, or Pharm.D from a Pharmacy Council of India-recognised institution, with valid registration with the relevant State Pharmacy Council.
0–2 years of relevant experience; newly registered pharmacists are welcome to apply.
Sound knowledge of commonly prescribed medicines, dosage forms, medicine interactions, and safe dispensing practices.
Understanding of applicable pharmacy laws, prescription requirements, and recordkeeping obligations.
Strong attention to detail, basic numerical accuracy, and a patient-safety-first approach.
Clear communication, empathy, and the ability to explain medicine instructions in accessible language.
Ability to use basic computer applications and learn pharmacy billing or inventory software.
Availability to work agreed part-time shifts on-site.

Nice to Have

Internship or work experience in a retail, hospital, or community pharmacy.
Familiarity with pharmacy management software, stock reconciliation, and expiry tracking.
Exposure to cold-chain products and adverse drug reaction reporting.
Ability to communicate in languages commonly spoken by the pharmacy's patients.

What We Offer

A part-time opportunity to apply clinical knowledge and contribute directly to patient safety.
Hands-on experience in dispensing, patient counselling, and pharmacy operations.
Indicative compensation of ₹1,20,000–₹2,40,000 per year for a part-time schedule, subject to working hours, experience, and the hiring market.
Working hours, compensation, and applicable benefits to be confirmed during the hiring process.