Evaluates all prescribers’ orders and verifies correctness of entries in computerized patient profiles;  

Educates patients and family members on medications dispensed; 

Compounds, labels and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical preparations; 

Ensures delivery of pharmaceuticals to patient as prescribed by physician; 

Directs the work of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, residents, interns, and pharmacy and/or veterinary students; 

Participates in clinical conferences; 

Maintains accurate records of controlled substances dispensed, purchased and destroyed, and ensures proper storage of same; 

Performs routine inspections of patient care areas and clinic medication drug rooms;
Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of: standard practices followed in compounding, filling, labeling, and distributing medical prescriptions; various medications, pharmaceuticals, and other medical supplies and solutions used in compounding and dispensing medications; pharmaceutical calculations; medical terms; classification of medications according to their action, use, and dosage; procedures related to medication supply work; use of weights, measures, and other dispensing devices; record keeping and inventory procedures.   

Ability to: operate pharmacy; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff; follow technical oral and written instructions.

New class: 6-3-88.
Revise Class/MQ: 9-16-98.
Revise class. Revises title (formerly Pharmacist I), class code (formerly 6034), revises class series concept, definition and distinguishing characteristics; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007; general revision revises typical work and adds knowledge and abilities; effective July 1, 2007.