Compounding and dispensing medications, as prescribed by physicians.
•Monitoring customers’ drug therapies, advising interventions, and informing customers of any potential side effects.
•Instructing customers on how and when to take prescribed medications.
•Conducting health and wellness screenings.
•Providing immunizations, and other medical services, such as taking blood pressure, temperature measurements, and checking blood sugar levels.
•Keeping accurate customer records.
•Ensuring a safe and clean working environment.
•Completing operational requirements of the pharmacy, including verifying order entries, maintaining records of controlled substances, charges, and removing expired and/or damaged drugs from the pharmacy’s inventory.
•Adhering to applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures governing pharmaceutical practice.
•Performing other administrative tasks when needed.
Pharmacist Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or pharmacology.
Proven experience as a pharmacist.
Valid license to practice as a pharmacist.
Detailed understanding and knowledge of dosage requirements and administration, chemical compounds, and pharmaceutical brands.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and software applications, used by pharmacies, such as MEDITECH and Mediware.
Great organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Pharmacists play a crucial role in healthcare by ensuring that patients receive safe and effective medication therapy. Some benefits of pharmacists include:
1. Medication management: Pharmacists are trained to review medications for potential interactions, side effects, and correct dosages. They can work with healthcare providers and patients to optimize medication regimens and prevent medication-related problems.
2. Patient education: Pharmacists can provide patients with important information about their medications, including how to take them correctly, when to expect results, and how to manage any potential side effects.
3. Health screenings: Many pharmacists offer health screenings and disease management services, such as blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol screening, flu shots, and smoking cessation programs.
4. Access to healthcare: Studies have shown that patients who have a good relationship with their pharmacist are more likely to seek out healthcare services when needed. Pharmacists can help connect patients with other healthcare providers and resources in their community.
5. Cost savings: Pharmacists are trained to identify cost-effective medication options and to work with insurance companies to negotiate the best prices for patients. They can also help patients find prescription assistance programs to make medications more affordable.
