Senior / Pharmacist (Contract)
Core
Dispensing medications, reviewing prescriptions for safety, and managing drug inventory in a hospital pharmacy.
Role type
Senior pharmacist (clinical dispensing and inventory management)
Builds
Safe and timely drug distribution for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Pharmacy
Required skills
Prescription review, drug interaction identification, inventory management, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, patient education
Preferred skills
Hospital experience, supervisory skills, publication experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Review written orders to determine patient drug needs and ensure safety; Fill prescriptions as ordered by attending physicians; Explain drug therapy directions to patients; Inform prescribers of drug interactions or adverse reactions; Maintain medication shelf inventory and storage compliance; Oversee and review work of pharmacy assistants and technicians; Participate in pharmacy education programs and publish papers; Assist in training pre-registration pharmacists and students; Represent pharmacy on committees; Set selling prices and pilot new services; Recommend changes to pharmacy procedures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties