Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Pharmacist is responsible for overseeing the distribution of medications to patients. Their duties include communicating with health center physicians to determine the type of medication and dosage for a patient, taking inventory of pharmaceutical drugs to reorder them based on local demand and interacting with pharmacy patients/customers to give them their prescriptions and answer medication questions. The Pharmacist will control medications by monitoring drug therapies, advising interventions. Additionally, completing pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' workflow, verifying their preparation, and labeling of pharmaceuticals, and verifying order entries, charges, and inspections. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides pharmacy information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals and counseling patients on drug therapies. Develops clinic staff's pharmacy knowledge by participating in clinical programs and training pharmacy staff, students, interns, residents, and health care professionals. Complies with state and federal drug laws and regulations. Maintains records for controlled substances and removes outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory. Maintains separate 340B drug inventory as appropriate. Supervises the work results of support personnel. Maintains current registration. Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned and necessary to successfully oversee Pharmacy Services. REQUIRED SKILLS: Ensure safe prescribing and dispensing of medication.