Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Purpose: Developreviewand evaluate clinical guidelines and Drug Utilization Reviewsprovides consultationsdevelops programsprepares articlesand conducts research. Job Responsibilities: Assess the identitystrength and purity of medications. Review prescriptions to assure accuracyto ascertain the needed ingredientsand to evaluate their suitability. Provide information and advice regarding drug interactionsside effectsdosage and proper medication storage. Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions. Order and purchase pharmaceutical suppliesmedical suppliesand drugsmaintaining stock and storing and handling it properly. Maintain recordssuch as pharmacy filespatient profilescharge system filesinventoriescontrol records for radioactive nucleiand registries of poisonsnarcoticsand controlled drugs. Advise customers on the selection of medication brandsmedical equipment and health-care supplies. Collaborate with other health care professionals to planmonitorreviewand evaluate the quality and effectiveness of drugs and drug regimensproviding advice on drug applications and characteristics. Compound and dispense medications as prescribed by doctors and dentistsby calculatingweighingmeasuringand mixing ingredientsor oversee these activities. Offer health promotion and prevention activitiesfor exampletraining people to use devices such as blood pressure or diabetes monitors. Prepare sterile solutions and infusions for use in surgical proceduresemergency roomsor patients homes. Planimplementand maintain procedures for mixingpackagingand labeling pharmaceuticalsaccording to policy and legal requirementsto ensure qualitysecurityand proper disposal. Candidate Requirements: Able to work accurately and with minimal supervision. Ability to comprehend written instructions given by the Doctors and the other related departmental personnel. Ability to plan & organize ones work schedule effectively. Speaking and listening are essential requirements to understand and carry out the instructions given by the supervisors and other related departmental personnel. Affinity to work in team. Enthusiasm. Open-mindedness.