Pharmacist in charge vs pharmacist consultant

Differences between pharmacist in charge and pharmacist consultant 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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Pharmacist consultant example responsibilities.

• Review and manage the medication regimens of long term care facility and assist living facility patients.
• Dose and manage all Vancomycin and Aminoglycoside antibiotics throughout the entire hospital including overseeing, evaluating, and ordering antibiotic labs.
• Identify adverse effects, including allergies and drug interactions.
• Provide consultant pharmacist services for ltc assist living residential subacute group homes etc.
• Present data on psychotropic medication use, new medications, and new CMS regulations.
• Dispense medication through the pharmacy technician courier system, and the pyxis automate dose system.
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