Job Summary
The pharmacist plays a crucial role in the preparation, distribution, and oversight of medications, ensuring that patients receive safe and effective therapy within an acute care environment. This position involves tasks such as validating medication orders, compounding sterile formulations, and offering pharmaceutical information to the healthcare team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and dispense medications as per prescription requirements.
- Monitor patient therapy to guarantee safety and effectiveness.
- Verify and validate medication orders for accuracy.
- Compound sterile products when necessary.
- Provide drug information and support to healthcare professionals.
Qualifications
- Possession of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
- An active and unrestricted pharmacist license is essential.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
- Current BLS certification is required.
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