Compounds and dispenses medications and prescriptions in accordance with accepted standards and established Pharmacy procedures. Counsels patients.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Performs professional work in the compounding and dispensing of medications in unit dose I.V. admixture. 2. Reviews and interprets physician’s drug orders for clarity, rationality, dosage form, allergies, interactions, incompatibility, etc. Answers physician’s inquiries regarding drugs. 3. Maintains control and security of all drugs including dispensing, record keeping and secured storage of narcotics and controlled medications. 4. Dispenses outpatients prescriptions. 5. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of TPN and I.V. admixtures including chemotherapeutic agents. 6. Provides drug information and assists in instructing nursing and medical staff and pharmacy students. 7. Performs inspection of nursing units, discusses service problems with Head Nurses, and recommends solutions to Pharmacy Manager. 8. Serves as a role model and represents the department in a professional manner. 9. Trains lower graded personnel. 10. Participates in self and others professional development. 11. Follows all hospital related policies and procedures. 12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Pharm.D., Master's or Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy, (non-North American approved program) from an accredited college of pharmacy or Pharm.D from a (North American accredited program ACPE)) is required.

Experience Required

No experience with Pharm.D. (North American accredited program ACPE), two (2) years of experience in hospital pharmacy/relevant retail with Master's, PharmD (non-North American approved program), or four (4) years of similar requirements with Bachelor's Degree is required.

Other Requirements(Certificates)

N/A