Licensed pharmacist technician vs pharmacist in charge

Differences between licensed pharmacist technician and pharmacist in charge duties and responsibilities

Licensed pharmacist technician example responsibilities.

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while supporting team members in promptly, safely and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Introduce to the PYXIS machine (automate dispensing system).
• Check prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications.
• Busy independent pharmacy\ average, daily prescription business is 325-425 Rx's per day.
• Skil in dealing with billing and reimbursement for insurance, workers' compensation and Medicaid.
• Expect to do out on pass medication forms, pyxis billing, regular and narcotic refills.
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Pharmacist in charge example responsibilities.

• Counsele patients on managing disease states, proper use of prescription and OTC drugs and on life style changes.
• Check prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications before dispensing medications using OmniDX computer system.
• Oversee pharmacy operations including confirming new and refill prescription orders, conducting screenings for interactions and allergies, and dispensing medications.
• Check accuracy of physician calculations of TPN's for tube feed patients.
• Train pharmacy technicians in compounding intravenous medications in preparation for establishing a clean room via USP 797 standards.
• Lead pharmacy staff through sterile compounding process and employee aseptic assessments in compliance with USP 797 and 503B guidelines.
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