Prepares medications by reviewing, interpreting, and executing physician prescription orders
Determines appropriateness and legality of prescription orders
Dispenses medications with appropriate packaging, and labeling pursuant to Federal and State Rules and Regulations
Responsible for the accuracy and delivery of all prescription medications
Detects therapeutic incompatibilities
Monitors drug therapies and advises therapy changes and interventions
Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels and orders medication when necessary
Responsible for ordering schedule II-controlled substances and accepts the order appropriately from wholesaler by executing a DEA 222 form
Organizes and directs pharmacy technicians workflow; by verifying their work preparation at data entry, labeling, and filling of pharmaceuticals
Verifies that the copays and third party billing is appropriate and accurate
Answers questions and requests of health care professionals,
Provides counseling to patients when required and requested
Participates in clinical programs; training of pharmacy staff, students, and health care professionals
Complies with State and Federal Drug Laws as Regulated by the State Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Food and Drug Administration
Monitors nursing units and performs site inspections
Maintains records for controlled substances and non-controlled substances
Removes outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory
Maintains current registrations
Protects patients and pharmacy technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols
Maintains pharmacological knowledge by participating in educational workshops, completing continued education hours, and reviewing professional publications
Establishes and maintains profession networks.
Contributes to team efforts by assisting in the preparation for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee