Pharmacist

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3.1 The Supervisor makes periodic checks and is available for advice on more difficult problems

but basically the Pharmacist works independently, and is held responsible legally for failure

to exercise due care in the dispensation of pharmaceuticals. Incumbent may perform on shift

and is expected to be on call for emergencies as required.

3.2 Provides work direction for Assistant Pharmacists, and related staff.

3.3 A licensed pharmacist who is delegated to manage and supervise the pharmacy licensed on,

from the technical and managerial issues during his/her assigned working hours, duties

include

3.4 Assigning working hours for establishment and employees.

3.5 Dispensing medications to patients after checking and counseling.

3.6 Calling physicians to clarify a prescription when in doubt.

3.7 Answering all patients questions.

3.8 Compounding medications or supervising its preparations.

3.9 Supervising all pharmacy employee and trainee.

3.10 Checking upon prescriptions from all aspects before he/she dispense it.

3.11 Dispensing and register controlled and compounded prescriptions on their special books.

3.12 Keeping custody of controlled medication and abidance with its laws and regulations.

3.13 Spontaneous dispensing of some medications.

3.14 Advises Physicians on equivalents or substitute drugs.

3.15 Helps reviews drug usage patterns and suggests control when needed.

3.16 Helps in frequent inspection of nursing drug cabinets, emergency trays and crash carts.

3.17 Helps monitor pharmaceutical and other established indicators to ensure ongoing quality

assurance.

3.18 Strictly observes organization s medical regulations and policies especially those related to

infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.

3.19 Ensure compliance to all laws, circulars and regulations related to the pharmacy profession.

3.20 Carries out any other assignment by Head Pharmacist.