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• Medication Management: Oversee medication management processes, including medication dispensing, prescription review, and medication reconciliation to ensure patient safety and optimal therapeutic outcomes.

• Clinical Consultation: Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management, drug information, and patient counseling to healthcare providers and patients.

• Therapeutic Monitoring: Monitor patients' response to drug therapy, assess for drug-related problems, and recommend appropriate interventions to optimize medication regimens.

• Clinical Protocol Development: Develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines, and formulary management strategies to standardize medication use and promote evidence-based practice.

• Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring: Monitor and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors, contributing to medication safety initiatives and quality improvement efforts.

Managerial Duties:

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

• Performance Management: Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and facilitate professional development opportunities for pharmacy staff.

• Workflow Management: Optimize pharmacy workflow and processes to maximize efficiency, minimize wait times, and ensure timely medication access for patients.

  
  

• Resource Allocation: Manage pharmacy resources, including staffing levels, inventory, and budget, to support the delivery of pharmacy services within allocated resources.

• Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance measures, such as medication safety audits, medication use evaluations, and regulatory compliance assessments, to maintain high standards of pharmacy practice.

Administrative Duties:

• Policy Development: Contribute to the development and revision of pharmacy policies, procedures, and protocols in alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and accreditation standards, such as those set forth by the Joint Commission or Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of pharmacy activities, including medication records, quality improvement initiatives, and adverse event reporting.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and administrators, to optimize medication therapy and promote interdisciplinary care.

• Strategic Planning: Participate in strategic planning initiatives and contribute to the development of pharmacy services to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare organization and patient population.