In addition, they coordinate advanced practice pharmacy services to include: (1) assist pharmacy leadership with strategic initiatives involving the implementation of new services or continuous improvement of existing services, (2) assist medical staff, system employees and pharmacy/executive leadership with improving resource utilization and outcomes related to medication therapy, (3) direct pharmacy department education services including staff development, undergraduate training and post-graduate education, and (4) provide or coordinate consultative and drug information services to patients, physicians and system employees as required by policy, regulation or physician order. Support operational functions of the pharmacy department, including verifying, preparing, and dispensing medications; identifying opportunities for process improvement, system optimization, and safe use of technology; promoting formulary compliance; and upholding safety and regulatory procedures across the continuum of the medication management process.