The Pharmacist plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications by patients. This position is essential for maintaining public health standards through accurate dispensing, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare providers to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Dispense prescription medications accurately to patients.
- Provide medication counseling and advice on drug interactions.
- Review prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage patient care plans.
- Maintain records of all medications dispensed and inventory levels.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice.
- In-depth knowledge of pharmacology and drug interactions.
- Strong attention to detail for accurate dispensing of medications.
- Excellent communication skills for patient interaction and education.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
The Pharmacist's performance is evaluated based on accuracy in medication dispensing, effectiveness in patient counseling, adherence to safety protocols, and contribution towards improving patient health outcomes through collaborative care efforts.
Medication Accuracy
Minimize errors in prescription filling.
Patient Counseling
Enhance quality of medication guidance provided.
Regulatory Compliance
Adherence to pharmacy laws and regulations.
Reports to
Pharmacy Manager or Director
Collaborates with
Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacy Technicians
Leads
- Pharmacy Management Software
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree; state licensure as a pharmacist; experience in clinical or retail pharmacy settings preferred.
