Pharmacy Manager

About Us : Kauvery Group of Hospitals launched its first hospital more than two decades ago. The founders of Kauvery Hospital were determined on creating world-class healthcare facilities that shall be affordable.

The founding doctors set off on this dream in 1999 with a 30-bedded hospital in Trichy, focus on offering the best-in-class healthcare, with a personal touch. This was a very new concept in a tier 2 city like Trichy which lacked a tertiary care hospital at the time. Today, Kauvery is a multi-specialty hospital chain with 2250+ beds in six locations including Trichy, Chennai, Salem, Hosur, Tirunelveli and Bengaluru.

With twelve hospitals and a workforce of over 8000+, Kauvery’s mission is to provide exemplary secondary and tertiary care

Our Vision To be the most respected and trusted healthcare provider

Our Mission To make great healthcare affordable

Our Values

• Continual Improvement
• Heartfelt Personal Touch
• Ethical
• Empathetic Care
• Real Accountability
• Service Excellence

Job Summary The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for overseeing the hospital pharmacy operations, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant medication management. This role includes supervision of pharmacy staff, inventory control, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clinical teams to optimize patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacy Operations

• Manage daily pharmacy operations (inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services)
• Ensure accurate dispensing of medications as per prescriptions
• Implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

• Maintain optimal stock levels of medicines and consumables
• Monitor expiry dates, storage conditions, and stock rotation
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for procurement
• Ensure availability of critical and life-saving drugs

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and applicable pharmacy regulations
• Maintain required licenses and documentation
• Ensure adherence to NABH/JCI standards (if applicable)
• Conduct regular audits and inspections

Team Management

• Supervise pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, and support staff
• Prepare duty rosters and manage shift schedules
• Train staff on protocols, drug safety, and customer service

Clinical Coordination

• Collaborate with doctors and nursing staff for medication safety
• Support antimicrobial stewardship and formulary management
• Monitor adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and medication errors

Financial & Billing Oversight

• Monitor pharmacy revenue, billing accuracy, and cost control
• Analyze consumption patterns and optimize procurement
• Reduce wastage and pilferage

Quality & Patient Safety

• Ensure proper storage (temperature control, cold chain maintenance)
• Implement medication safety practices
• Educate patients on drug usage when required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) / Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
• Registered Pharmacist with State Pharmacy Council

Experience

• 10 years of experience in hospital pharmacy
• Prior experience in a supervisory/managerial role preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations
• Inventory and supply chain management skills
• Leadership and team management abilities
• Knowledge of drug regulations and compliance
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Work Environment

• Multi-specialty hospitals
• Medical colleges
• Healthcare institutions

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Medication availability and stock accuracy
• Compliance audit results
• Reduction in expired/obsolete stock
• Billing accuracy and revenue growth
• Medication error rates

Additional Responsibilities

• Implement pharmacy information systems and digital tools
• Participate in hospital committees (infection control, safety, etc.)
• Support accreditation processes and quality initiatives