King of Prussia, PA19 days ago
Advises patients and family on the use of various medications as per OBRA: name, description, route, dosage form, duration of therapy, directions for preparation, administration, use, common side effects, inter-actions, contraindications, self monitoring, storage, refill information and action to be taken if dose is missed. Reviews and process medication orders using the hospital information system (HIS) and the pharmacy computer system to ensure that the medication is appropriate in terms of dose, dosage form, route of administration, frequency, duration of therapy, and patient's disease state.