Narcotics Manager (Physician)
まやくかんりしゃ（いし）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Physicians
Summary
A physician responsible for the proper management and handling of narcotics and psychotropic drugs in medical institutions. Complies with laws for storage, recording, and prescription to support patients' pain management.
Description
The Narcotics Manager (Physician) is designated as the responsible person for properly handling narcotics and psychotropic drugs within medical institutions. Complies with laws and facility regulations for purchasing, storage, inventory management, disposal processing, and prescription/administration to patients, supervising safe and effective use. Creating and preserving narcotic management ledgers, periodic inventory audits, and conducting in-hospital training are also important duties. Utilizes specialized knowledge as part of pain relief and palliative care, collaborating with other professions in team-based medicine to provide patient care.
Future Outlook
With the aging society leading to an increase in chronic pain patients and growing demand for palliative care, the role of specialized narcotics managers is expected to see stable demand. Strengthening of legal regulations will require personnel with specialized knowledge.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Cautious and meticulous / High ethical standards / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Resident Physician → Specialist Physician (Anesthesiology/Pain Clinic) → Narcotics Manager → Director/Chief Level → Hospital Director
Required Skills
Creation and Management of Narcotics Management Ledger / Inventory Management / Knowledge of Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Law / Pain Management
Recommended Skills
Hospital Education and Training / Interprofessional Collaboration / Palliative Care and Pain Management Knowledge / Risk Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze patients' conditions and drug properties and formulate appropriate usage plans. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mishandling of minute amounts of drugs can lead to serious accidents. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn updates on pharmaceutical regulations and medical technologies. |
| Planning & Organization | To systematically carry out inventory management, records, disposal plans, etc. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are situations requiring high responsibility and emergency response. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Low demand for creativity as it follows standardized procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Narcotics Manager Training Completion
- Physician License
Aliases
- Narcotics Handling Physician
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- Anesthesiologist
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