Pharmacist - Home Care compounds and dispenses prescribed medications and pharmaceutical supplies per physician's instructions for patients in a home care setting. Provides consultation and answers inquires from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding drugs and their use. Being a Pharmacist - Home Care maintains all required documentation and data on prescriptions, inventory, and patients. Adheres to JCAHO standards for Home Care and complies with all regulatory guidelines and procedures. Additionally, Pharmacist - Home Care requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). Typically reports to a manager or supervisor. Requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh). Pharmacist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
A pharmacist is a licensed individual responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care and pharmacy practice. The role of the Pharmacist is to provide drug information, review for interaction, safety and efficacy, as well as clinical consulting services. The pharmacist is also responsible for all compounding, packaging and dispensing of medications. The pharmacist is regulated by all state and federal laws pertaining to the practice of pharmacy. A pharmacist must be compassionate, courteous, and have excellent interpersonal skills. A pharmacist must be an educator and drug information resource.
SPECIFIC PHARMACIST DUTIES:
SPECIFIC PHARMACIST CONSULTANT DUTIES:
Perform Nursing home chart reviews by the 15th of each month. Report irregularities and recommend therapy changes to the medical director and the director of nursing, including: