Lead pharmacist technician vs retail pharmacist

Differences between lead pharmacist technician and retail pharmacist duties and responsibilities

Lead pharmacist technician example responsibilities.

• Manage several pharmacy technicians by ensuring drug preparation and distribution accuracy to provide safe and efficient care for patients.
• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while supporting team members in promptly, safely and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Verify and fill prescriptions and effectively communicate with physicians and patients to ensure optimal patient care and prevent negative medication interactions.
• Compound large volume of TPN and chemotherapy.
• Maintain computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials for RX drugs.
• Enter prescriptions into Rx system, when need call insurance companies to solve rejections.
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Retail pharmacist example responsibilities.

• Hold concurrent role as PIC for Pleasanton store, managing daily pharmacy operations and staff.
• Compound medications as required and provide immunization services for eligible patients.
• Establish relationship with customers so they gain feeling of trust and compassion.
• Practice state and federal dispensing regulations (HIPAA compliant) regarding control substances, narcotics, and pharmaceutical agents.
• Monitor appropriateness of medication and dose, check for interactions and allergies, and assure the quality of the medication dispense.
• Develop policy and procedures for OBRA long term care regulations, CMS guidelines, therapeutic lab monitoring, and infusion admixture.
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