Job description:
- Review and dispense prescriptions accurately as per physicians orders.
- Ensure correct dosage, administration route, and duration of prescribed medications.
- Monitor patient medication profiles for potential drug interactions, allergies, or contraindications.
- Maintain stock of medications, conduct inventory checks, and ensure proper storage conditions.
- Educate patients and caregivers on proper medication usage and possible side effects.
- Collaborate with doctors and nurses for clarifications on prescriptions and treatment plans.
- Prepare and label compounded or specialty medications when required.
- Maintain records of narcotic and controlled drugs as per regulatory guidelines.
- Adhere to hospital policies, quality standards, and infection control measures.
- Stay updated on new drugs, treatment protocols, and pharmaceutical regulations.