Pharmacist III

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving professional work in the operation of a pharmacy at a state institution or facility.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets prescriptions.
• Compounds and dispenses medications, controlled substances, investigational drugs and samples as ordered by physicians.
• Reviews and maintains patient profiles for appropriateness of drug therapy, allergies, interactions and side effects.
• Reviews and verifies technician activities.
• Consults with physicians as necessary.
• Assists in investigating reports of adverse drug reactions and the preparation or required reports.
• Maintains drug supplies and ensures the security of controlled substances.
• Directs the ordering of new supplies and the disposition of outdated medications as appropriate.
• Sets up and directs on-coming shifts.
• Assists in providing in-service training to clerks, technicians, interns, residents and nurses.
• Maintains records of controlled substances.
• Ensures compliance with pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Provides drug information for medical personnel at institutions.
• Makes formulary recommendations.
• Provides staff of an institution with drug information, data, references, etc.
• Serves as clinical pharmacist on the medical team and institutional committees.
• Recommends formulary changes based on pharmacoeconomics and pharmacotherapeutic data.

Requirements

• A valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oklahoma.
• Three years of experience as a pharmacist.
• A PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oklahoma.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.

Skills

• Knowledge of prescription drugs and other medications.
• Knowledge of procedures for compounding medicines.
• Knowledge of controlled substances.
• Knowledge of legal requirements concerning the filling and labeling of medications.
• Knowledge of procedures for disposition of controlled medications.
• Knowledge of the classification of drugs according to their action, use and dosage.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations used in weighting and measuring drugs.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy including interpretation and evaluation of laboratory and other test results.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$49.47 per hour

Schedule

N/A

Agency Contact

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