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Pharmacist

Aliases: Chemist

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is not a desk job

Need to handle a 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)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Minimum – D. Pharma (Diploma in Pharmacy)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

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 in mathematics, chemistry, biochemistry and statistics

Skilled in providing first-aid

Knowledge of legal regulations and governance of drugs

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Government universities/colleges

Private universities/colleges

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://sargujauniversity.in/pharma/images/syllabus/DPHARMA.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Dean of the College

↑

Chief of Pharmacy, Head of Department

↑

Senior Pharmacist

↑

Pharmacist → Entrepreneur, Medical Sales Representative

↑

Junior Pharmacist

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For freshers - ₹ 15,000 to ₹ 20,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Preferably minimum 6 months of experience required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Hospitals

Clinics

Pharmaceutical stores

Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Pharmacist

Chemist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3213.0100	Pharmacist
ISCO 2008	3213	Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants
NIC 2008	86909	Other human health activities n.e.c. (including independent ambulance activities)
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://career.webindia123.com/career/options/health_medicine/pharmacy/eligibility.htm
4	http://www.medindia.net/education/pharma_colleges.asp
5	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Pharmacist/Salary
6	http://www.ibef.org/industry/healthcare-india.aspx http://www.icbse.com/careers/career-in-pharmacy-in-india
7	www.censusindia.gov.in
8	http://www.ibef.org/industry/healthcare-india.aspx

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