Pharmacist

• This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary. 

Responsibilities

• Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labelling pharmaceuticals.
• Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions.
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians’ workflow, verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals, and verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
• Maintains records for controlled substances and removes outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory.
• Maintains current registration, studies existing and new legislation, anticipates legislation, and advises management on needed actions.

Requirements

• Graduate in Pharmacy .
• Actively participate in pharmacist team meetings and regular staff meetings
• Maintain and increase knowledge by reading relevant current literature and journals.
• Participate in a knowledge-sharing environment.
• Provide education sessions to medical and nursing staff, and any other groups, as required.