DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Ensures the prompt and accurate delivery of medications to patients.- Physician orders and patient medications profiles are reviewed processed and checked.- Drug information is provided to health care professionals and patients to assist in providing rational drug therapy.- Orientation of new staff is carried out.- Appropriate and accurate filling of prescriptions for in-patient and outpatient with detailed instructions by interpreting each prescription before filing to ascertain if strength and dosage prescribed is within patient tolerance.- Reviews patient profile to check for Drug vs. Drug interaction, Drug vs. patient allergies, and Drug vs. patient diet restriction and dosage suitable.- The daily preparations of medicines for in-patients are carried out based on the unit dose system.- Change, verification and modification of in-patient medication for specific patients.- Provide current and accurate drug information to health care professionals.- Confidentiality and security of patient information is maintained as per hospital policy and professional pharmacy standards.- Estimates monthly controlled drug requirements and stock level and control and initiates storehouse orders for all appropriate areas.- Participate in-patient counselling and training of pharmacy student.- Assist in updating of Hospital Formulary.- To ensure accurate and proper storage of any new delivered medicines.- Controls and observes the process of computerization, including dispensing, inventory, and drug vs. drug interaction, allergies, refills and validity of prescriptions.- Reviews the operating manuals for the Pharmacy unit every 2 years.- Participates in continuing education to keep abreast of new pharmaceuticals, equipment techniques and antidote information.- Participates in QI activities/meetings applicable to the Pharmacy.- Keeps a current listing of physician signature specimens, abbreviations and clerical symbols recommending and implementing approved changes.- Implements and maintains infection control procedures; Patient safety advocates.- Complies with hospital dress code.- Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee's knowledge, skills and abilities
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