Pharmacist

To promote excellence in pharmaceutical care through management of medication preparation, dispensing and distribution process, identifying and preventing dispensing errors, and resolving any distribution related issues. Additionally performs all duties of a registered pharmacist and all responsibilities will be performed in a manner that is developmentally appropriate for pediatric patients.

Essential Responsibilities

Ensures medications and patient care meet the highest standards.

• Ensures the appropriateness of all medication doses in reference to the patient’s diagnosis, weight/body surface area, allergies, and drug interactions.
• Maintains a drug information system.
• Accurately enters and/or verifies medication orders in the drug information system evidenced by lack of medication incidents.
• Ensures aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products. Maintains requisite recertification as per local licensure requirements and continuing education
• Monitors consumption rates of drugs and medical supplies and facilitates their replenishment in a timely manner and in liaison with the relevant procurement personnel to ensure medication orders are processed and doses are delivered within established guidelines.
• Ensures proper storage, recording, and accountability of drugs and medical supplies and that every item has an up-to-date stock card and conducts r