Community Pharmacist at Castville Solutions

Job Description

• The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medications accurately, ensuring safe and effective pharmaceutical care, and providing professional guidance to patients on the proper use of medications.
• The role also involves inventory management, regulatory compliance, and supporting overall pharmacy operations.

Key Responsibilities

 Medication Dispensing & Patient Care

• Accurately dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy, dosage, and potential drug interactions.
• Provide patient counseling on medication usage, side effects, and storage.

Clinical & Professional Duties

• Monitor patient medication therapy and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Identify and resolve medication-related problems.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in line with professional standards.

 Inventory & Stock Management

• Manage drug inventory, including ordering, stocking, and expiry monitoring.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for all pharmaceutical products.
• Minimize wastage and prevent stock outs of essential medications.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Maintain proper documentation and record-keeping (controlled drugs, prescriptions, etc.).
• Adhere to guidelines set by regulatory bodies (e.g., PCN).

 Customer Service & Sales

• Deliver excellent customer service and build strong patient relationships.
• Handle customer inquiries and complaints professionally.
• Support sales targets through ethical product recommendations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceuticals and drug interactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Customer-focused with a professional attitude.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm or Pharm .D).
• Valid practicing license with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a community or retail pharmacy