Pharmacist in charge vs float pharmacist

Differences between pharmacist in charge and float pharmacist duties and responsibilities

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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Float pharmacist example responsibilities.

• Manage many aspects of daily operations of pharmacy department with emerging focus on oncology.
• Dose and manage all Vancomycin and Aminoglycoside antibiotics throughout the entire hospital including overseeing, evaluating, and ordering antibiotic labs.
• Facilitate the training of staff from Eckerd to CVS
• Provide pharmacist coverage to CVS stores locate around Wisconsin.
• Check each prescription drug order for appropriateness of therapy, drug interactions, and medication allergies prior to dispensing.
• Check prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
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