Demonstrates a knowledge of metric weights and measures, pharmaceutics, medications mechanism of action, routes of administration, proper administration concentrations, appropriate rate of administration, and medication incompatibilities; demonstrates problem solving skills regarding difficult medication therapy problems and pharmacy issues. Checks technician work for accuracy, completeness and quality; assures appropriate techniques are utilized in the preparation, compounding, and dispensing of all medications for correct dose, dosage form, time, and are consistent with department policy.