Ashok Kumar

Spearheaded daily operations for the Inpatient Pharmacy department, ensuring 100% compliance with corporate healthcare and safety standards. Successfully managed monthly/quarterly stock verifications and audits; introduced a proactive 6-month tracking system to segregate and mitigate short-expiry or obsolete drugs. Enforced stringent protocols for dispensing narcotic drugs via IP indents and maintained error-free Narcotic Registers to guarantee audit readiness.

IP Pharmacy In-Charge & Clinical Pharmacist at Virinchi Hospitals (2019-01 – Present)

• Spearheaded daily operations for the Inpatient Pharmacy department, ensuring 100% compliance with corporate healthcare and safety standards.
• Successfully managed monthly/quarterly stock verifications and audits; introduced a proactive 6-month tracking system to segregate and mitigate short-expiry or obsolete drugs.
• Enforced stringent protocols for dispensing narcotic drugs via IP indents and maintained error-free Narcotic Registers to guarantee audit readiness.
• Optimized departmental efficiency by drafting duty rosters, streamlining manpower allocation, and providing hands-on training to junior pharmacy staff.

Physician Assistant at Continental Hospitals (2015-01 – 2019-12)

• Collaborated directly with chief medical practitioners to manage patient care pathways, clinical charting, and pre/post-operative documentation.
• Bridged communication gaps between medical teams, nursing departments, and patients to optimize healthcare delivery and elevate patient satisfaction.

Pharmacist at Basanth Sahney Hospital (2013-01 – 2015-12)

• Accurately validated and dispensed outpatient (OPD) prescriptions while delivering vital patient counseling regarding medication usage, storage, and potential side effects.
• Maintained flawless records of daily transactions and managed high-volume computer billing systems.

IP Pharmacy In-Charge cum Purchase Assistant at Aditya Hospital (2012-01 – 2013-12)

• Directed the purchasing cycle by sourcing vendor quotes, negotiating commercial terms, and preparing data-driven comparative statements to finalize procurement.
• Supervised material management for lab and surgical items, updated Goods Receipt Notes (GRN), and logged complex purchase bills into the hospital database.

Physician Assistant at Medwin Hospital (2010-01 – 2012-12)

• Provided comprehensive clinical and administrative assistance to physicians, accelerating patient triage and streamlining IP ward monitoring.

Inpatient (IP) Pharmacist at Yashoda Hospitals (2004-01 – 2010-12)

• Managed cross-functional responsibilities in a fast-paced IP pharmacy unit, evaluating online computer indents and ensuring precise dispensing.
• Oversaw specific credit and billing documentation for corporate patients.

Pharmacist at Apollo Hospitals (1999-01 – 2004-12)

• Delivered accurate prescription fulfillment and premium customer care within one of India's leading tertiary care hospital environments.

Pharmacist at Medak Nursing Home (1998-01 – 1999-12)

• Managed initial pharmacy counter workflows, stock ordering, and localized prescription handling.

M.Sc. in Food, Nutrition & Dietetics – Acharya Nagarjuna University

Advanced PG Diploma in Physician Assistant – Osmania University

Diploma in Pharmacy in Pharmacy – BEA, Bangalore

Bachelor of Science in Science – Osmania University

Intermediate – Board of Intermediate Education (B.I.E.)

SSC – Board of Secondary Education (B.S.E.)