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 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...