Pharmacist

Job Summary: Ensures the correct medication is administered to patients. This includes clinical appropriateness of the medication as well as the product delivery in an appropriate manner. Job Responsibilities: -Interprets and, if necessary, clarifies orders / prescriptions written by physicians and other authorized practitioners and intervene when clinically appropriate. -Ensures that orders / prescriptions are filled according to recognized professional standards, state and federal laws, and departmental policies. -Communication with patients where necessary in all prescription counseling and educational activities required by law. -Maintains accurate controlled substance documentation as required by UHS Pharmacy department and all governing regulatory agencies. -Oversee and supervise technical staff during distributive activities. -Maintains a general knowledge of order / prescription processing. -Prepares, supervise and checks the preparation of compounded products. -Prepares and executes for signature all pharmacy related documents and reports to meet regulatory requirements. -Will perform other duties as assigned.