Pharmacist pd

Duties

• Compounds and dispenses accurately and in a timely fashion all prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards, state and federal legal requirements.
• Provides advice on the dosage of medications and the most appropriate form of medications to Doctors, Nurses, Allied and Ancillary personnel.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• Participates in training of inter-departmental personnel.
• Adheres to department policies and procedures.
• Supervises and oversees the work of pharmacy technicians, interns, students and volunteers.
• Adheres to proper aseptic technique when compounding IV medications.
• Performs monthly inspections on designated/assigned nursing units/departments.
• Maintains appropriate levels of all inventory within the department.
• Places orders on nights and weekends when necessary.
• Assists the Director with any special assigned tasks when asked.
• Checks and when necessary replenishes all emergency boxes/trays when expired.

Education + experience requirements

Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Previous hospital experience preferred but not required.

Credentials + qualifications: New Jersey Pharmacist License in good standing