General Description: Under general supervision, performs professional level work in the compounding, dispensing and preservation of drugs and medicines.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals for patient care
• Maintains and reviews patient profiles to ensure appropriateness of drug therapy, allergies, interactions and side effects
• Investigates reports of adverse drug reactions and prepare required reports
• Advises staff, physicians and customers, as needed, with information regarding the appropriate use of medications
• Oversees the work of pharmacy technicians
• Ensures that inventory levels are adequately maintained and drugs have not expired
• Assists with in-service education for the hospital staff and pharmacy related training

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited pharmacy degree program (Bachelor of Science or Pharm. D)

Experience: None required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Licensed as a Doctor of Pharmacy (D.Ph.) by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy. Certificate as a preceptor by the Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy when eligible.

If an applicant does not have an OK State Board of Pharmacy License, they will be hired as a Graduate Intern and required to obtain the OK State Board of Pharmacy License within 6 months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and procedures associated with pharmacology.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Good communication skills along with the ability to translate technical information into terms the general public can understand.
• Knowledge of professional standards and state and federal guidelines governing the dispensing of drugs.
• Computer skills.