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Medication Dispensing: Supervise and participate in the dispensing of prescription medications and other pharmaceutical products to patients, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Patient Counseling: Provide medication counseling and education to patients regarding proper medication use, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other relevant information.

Prescription Review: Review and evaluate prescriptions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of therapy, consulting with prescribers or other healthcare providers as needed.

Inventory Management: Oversee pharmacy inventory management processes, including ordering, stocking, and monitoring medication supplies to ensure availability and minimize waste.

Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance measures and protocols to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of dispensed medications, including medication error prevention strategies and adverse drug reaction monitoring.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards set forth by regulatory agencies such as the FDA, DEA, and state boards of pharmacy.

Staff Supervision: Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support personnel, to ensure efficient operations and high-quality patient care.

Training and Education: Conduct training and continuing education programs for pharmacy staff to enhance their knowledge, skills, and competency in pharmacy practice and customer service.

Customer Service: Ensure that pharmacy staff provide exceptional customer service to patients, addressing their needs, concerns, and inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.