Pharmacist

Job Description

Basic Function:

• Medication therapy assessment for dosing, allergies, drug-drug interactions, and drug -food interactions.
• Processing, entering and verification of medication orders
• Medication dispensing ensuring right patient, right drug, right time and right dose and route.
• Provide medication education when necessary.
• Conducts day-to-day operation and coordinates on-going work activities.

Scope:

• Ensures safe and effective pharmaceutical service for assigned area of operations
• Accurate interpretation of medication orders and their processing utilizing pharmacy computer system.
• Must be knowledgeable about available medications on the formulary, pertinent restrictions and prescribing guidelines.
• Communicate with the prescribing physician to clarify or confirm medication related queries.
• Works independently, and is responsible for all aspect of pharmacy practice.
• May be assigned to different area of operations or shift.
• May work as shift director