Role Overview: The pharmacist provides accurate and safe medication services at a retail pharmacy, including filling prescriptions, evaluating medication needs, and counseling healthcare professionals and patients. They oversee pharmacy operations, delegate tasks to staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret prescriptions, assess drug interactions, and ensure proper medication dispensing.
- Process prescriptions by reviewing, entering patient information, and verifying for contraindications.
- Counsel physicians, patients, and customers to promote medication adherence and safety.
- Resolve prescribing issues and suggest formulary substitutions.
- Supervise pharmacy staff, including technicians, and oversee daily operations.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers on drug therapy and formulary status.
- Prepare specialized medications, such as IV admixtures and chemotherapeutics, using aseptic techniques.
- Assist with inventory management and ordering medications and supplies.
- Contribute to operational improvements and assume responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy is required. The role demands professional judgment, attention to detail, leadership skills, and knowledge of pharmacy operations and safety standards.