Pharmacist in charge vs pharmacist informaticist

Differences between pharmacist in charge and pharmacist informaticist 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 informaticist example responsibilities.

• Compile and manage patient information to meet confidentiality requirements and screen for drug allergies and interactions.
• Review and correct all order sentences used for CPOE in PowerChart.
• Support all medication ordering in POM (CPOE) and eMAR nursing documentation.
• Initiate and operate successful community-base immunization programs.
• Maintain information and support use for bedside barcode medication administration (BCMA).
• Present information to nursing staff on such topics as diabetes and pain medication documentation.
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