Pharmacist - Ambulatory - Contingent - Wyandotte

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The pharmacist assumes responsibility for the day-to-day comprehensive, customer-oriented pharmacy services provided on his/her shift. The pharmacist works under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Coordinator. The pharmacist must be able to exercise sound management and judgment in making appropriate decisions in the absence of their Coordinator. He/she assist the Coordinators in identifying problems which exist in his/her assigned area of practice and cooperates in the resolution of these problems. The pharmacist participates in training pharmacy interns and externs in their service area.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the dispensing of drugs and other appropriate pharmaceuticals to meet the needs of patients.
• Identifies and monitors the pharmaceutical needs of patients.
• Reviews drug-related information to identify potential problems regarding drug therapy and recommends appropriate solutions to the problem.
• Verifies medication orders (prescriptions) for completeness and legality. Verifies and checks prepared medications for appropriate dose, route, frequency, duration and patient.
• Provides for immediate and direct supervision of supportive personnel assigned to his/her shift.
• Participates, as assigned, in the experiential and didactic education and training of pharmacy students, residents, and support staff.
• Provides drug and poison information for patients, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.
• Conducts clinic medication reviews in a timely fashion as assigned.
• Assists in the performance evaluation of area supportive staff.
• Evaluates and monitors patients' responses to drug therapy as outlined in the standards of practice.
• Counsels' patients appropriately about the proper use of their medications.
• Ensures and promotes customer service and total quality management.