Pharmacist

• Ensure the safe, effective, and economical use of medications for patients of all ages
• Prepare and dispense prescriptions
• Advise healthcare professionals on drug therapies
• Monitor patient medication regimens
• Educate patients on drug use
• Collaborate with medical staff to manage patient treatments and comply with health system policies and regulatory requirements
• Oversee pharmacy technicians and interns
• Interpret, process, and monitor medication orders for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness
• Provide medication information on proper usage, desired effects, and potential adverse effects
• Perform inventory control during medication distribution and administration
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in unit dosage, intravenous admixture, and prescription preparation/distribution
• Mentor students, interns, technicians, and others on career plans and professional development
• Participate in continuous quality improvement and promote patient safety
• Recommend departmental and facility changes to improve quality of care and services
• Assist with drug use reviews, patient care audits, and detection and reporting of adverse medication reactions
• Perform clinical activities including kinetics, medication therapy monitoring, medication information, and educational programs
• Monitor medication therapy through analysis of medication therapy, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures
• Coordinate analyses with other clinicians to provide continuity of care throughout the hospital system
• Participate in committees, teaching, clinical research, and continuing education as needed

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