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 intervenes when clinically appropriate.
Ensures that orders/prescriptions are filled according to recognized professional standards, state and federal laws, and departmental policies.
Communicates 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.
Oversees and supervises technical staff during distributive activities.
Maintains a general knowledge of order/prescription proces...