Job description
Pharmacist Job Duties:
Dispenses medications to patients
Checks patients' prescriptions for accuracy and safety, ensuring no drugs are contraindicated with one another
Ensures legal compliance in the pharmacy, reviewing labels, doses, and procedures
Secures and inventories controlled drugs to maintain compliance with regulations
Supervises and trains other pharmacy staff, such as pharmacy technicians and assistants
Communicates with doctors about prescriptions
Advises patients on the proper use of prescription medication and answers questions about the drugs
Discusses side effects and potential adverse interactions of drugs with patients
Offers various wellness and health-screening services, such as blood-pressure monitoring, vaccine administration, and diabetes screening
Manages the pharmacy's inventory, staff, and budget
Remains apprised of latest pharmaceutical products, developments, and laws
Uses pharmacy computer system to maintain records and track inventory
Teaches other healthcare professionals about the prescription of various drugs