Role Overview: Provides accurate, safe medication services at a retail pharmacy, including prescription filling, consultation, and medication management. Responsible for interpreting prescriptions, assessing drug interactions, and ensuring proper patient care. Delegates tasks to pharmacy technicians and supervises pharmacy operations to maintain regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret and process prescriptions, reviewing for allergies, interactions, and contraindications.
- Enter patient information to maintain comprehensive medication profiles.
- Counsel physicians and patients to ensure proper medication use and compliance.
- Resolve prescribing issues, suggest formulary substitutions, and coordinate with healthcare providers.
- Supervise pharmacy staff, ensuring accuracy and quality of work.
- Prepare specialized medications, including compounding and sterile products.
- Assist in inventory management and pharmacy operations as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy required. Strong knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, and pharmacy regulations. Excellent communication, supervisory, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a clinical environment with attention to detail and patient safety.