Reviews all prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy, legality, completeness, contraindications, interactions, allergies, adverse drug reaction, lab value abnormalities and follow up by screening patient's chart.
Provides clinical consultation and clarification and resolves any concerns or questions with prescriber prior to dispensing.
Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
Enters prescriptions into pharmacy software.
Verifies finished prescription orders in a timely manner.
These orders must be filled accurately while maintaining all required record keeping and documentation.
Works independently with minimal supervision.
Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
Advises patients clearly and accurately regarding their medications and appropriate outcomes and verifies patient understanding.
The information will include the indication for which the patient is taking the medication, the drug name and strength, how it is used, and what changes to expect.
Communicates regularly with patients as well as health care providers within and outside of our facility to resolve problems and provide optimal care.
Performs chart reviews for prescription refills and medication therapy management.
Writes recommendations for providers and requests prescription refills on the patient's behalf.
Provides drug information, drug therapy consultation and staff education relating to drug therapy.
Directs pharmacy support personnel.
Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.
Serves as a role model and educator of pharmacy students and technicians.
May supervise a support person in the accomplishment of individual tasks but does not have overall supervisory authority for the support personnel.
Participates in clinical and administrative activities including quality control and quality improvement within the department and clinic.
Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested.
Assures availability, preparation, and control of medications.
Selects appropriate drugs for formulary.
Takes on additional departmental duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Works in pharmacy run clinics.
Provide health promotion and disease prevention activities related to drug use and preventative drug therapy.