Pharmacist

Description of position

Performs direct patient care; dispenses prescription medication and educates patients. Practices to the fullest extent of the expanded scope of pharmacy practice permitted by provincial regulations.

Daily tasks and responsibilities

• Dispenses prescription medications and applies appropriate auxiliary labels.
• Checks prescriptions and over the counter medications for therapeutic appropriateness including but not limited to drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, dose, frequency, and dosage form.
• Verifies prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone as needed and takes verbal prescriptions. Selects therapeutic substitutions when appropriate.
• Oversees the collection of patient medical history and maintenance of the confidential computer record.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals as necessary to identify and resolve drug therapy problems. Educates patients on ...