Pharmacist

Job Summary

Ensures the correct medication is administered to patients. This includes clinical appropriateness of the medication as well as the product delivery in an appropriate manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Interprets and, if necessary, clarifies orders/prescriptions written by physicians and other authorized practitioners and intervenes when clinically appropriate.
• Ensures that orders/prescriptions are filled according to recognized professional standards, state and federal laws, and departmental policies.
• Communicates with patients where necessary in all prescription counseling and educational activities required by law.
• Maintains accurate controlled substance documentation as required by UHS Pharmacy department and all governing regulatory agencies.
• Oversees and supervises technical staff during distributive activities.
• Maintains a general knowledge of order/prescription processing.
• Prepares, supervises, and checks the preparation of compounded products.
• Prepares and executes for signature all pharmacy-related documents and reports to meet regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• One (1) year of experience as a pharmacist.