Narcotics Manager (Pharmacist)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Pharmacists
Summary
A specialist profession that properly stores and manages narcotics and psychotropic drugs, dispenses and delivers them based on prescriptions, and is responsible for legal compliance and safety management.
Description
Narcotics managers strictly comply with laws and regulations on narcotics and psychotropic drugs, handling everything from secure storage locations, inventory audits, maintenance of record ledgers, to disposal procedures consistently. In medical settings such as hospitals and pharmacies, in addition to prescription-based dispensing tasks, they conduct regular inventory counts and reports/inspections based on laws and regulations, balancing patient safety and legal compliance.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to increasing medical needs accompanying an aging society, and management tasks are expected to become more sophisticated with responses to regulatory amendments and advances in electronic management.
Personality Traits
High attention to detail / Honest / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispensing Pharmacy Employment / Hospital Employment / Pharmaceutical Company Employment / Public Institution Employment / Shift Work
Career Path
Pharmacist (Dispensing) → Narcotics Manager → Chief Pharmacist → Pharmacy Manager / Department Head → Pharmaceutical Affairs Manager
Required Skills
Dispensing Techniques / Inventory Management / Knowledge of the Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Law / Ledger Management
Recommended Skills
Audit Response Ability / Communication Skills / Formulation Technology / Hygiene Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | For regulatory compliance and prevention of dispensing errors. |
| Planning & Organization | Due to the need for narcotics inventory management and appropriate storage planning. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is centered on standardized procedures. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work indoors. |
Related Qualifications
- Pharmacist License
Aliases
- Narcotics Handler
- Narcotics Management Supervisor
Related Jobs
- Dispensing Pharmacy Pharmacist
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Pharmacist