POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides a quality level of comprehensive clinical pharmaceutical services demonstrating sound judgment based upon knowledge and application of professional, departmental, and organizational principles and standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrates an ability to coordinate subordinate activities by providing direction and guidance concerning the operational activities of the department.
- Interprets medication orders and/or prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection and appropriateness.
- Accurately enters / verifies the order or prescription into the computer system, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner.
- Verifies and checks medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel.
- Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals.
- Resolves drug related problems by consulting with other health care professionals to achieve appropriate patient outcomes.
- Unclear orders written by a licensed provider are clarified with the licensed provider.
- Assists the licensed provider in appropriate drug selection and therapeutic regimens.
- Review patient-specific drug therapy for indications, dosing, interactions, contraindications, and duplication; promote rational, evidence-based therapy and document interventions.
- Ensures compliance with hospital policies, state/federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Maintains accurate records (e.g., inventory, controlled substances, medication safety reports).
- Supports medication safety initiatives, adverse event prevention, and staff education.
- Maintains a working knowledge of automated systems Responsible for technician activities, performance, provides direction and guidance as needed.
