Pharmacy Approval Officer

About the role

The Pharmacy Approval Officer is responsible for reviewing, verifying and approving pharmacy‑related requests, prescriptions, procurement documents and controlled medication processes. The role ensures compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements and insurance guidelines to support safe and efficient patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for accuracy, completeness and compliance; approve or escalate as needed, especially for controlled or high‑risk medications.
• Validate pharmacy purchase requisitions and stock requests, approving procurement based on budget, necessity and policy.
• Confirm medication charges for insurance and billing, ensuring alignment with payer rules and coordinating with finance teams.
• Maintain regulatory compliance by documenting approvals for audits and supporting accreditation standards.
• Process approvals in the hospital information system (HIS/ERP) and generate required reports.
• Coordinate with pharmacists, physicians and finance teams to clarify discrepancies and provide guidance on approval procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Healthcare Administration or a related field.
• Prior experience in a hospital pharmacy or healthcare approvals is preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and hospital workflows.

Required skills

• Familiarity with HIS/ERP systems.