Pharmacist in charge vs pharmacist supervisor

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

• Dose and manage all Vancomycin and Aminoglycoside antibiotics throughout the entire hospital including overseeing, evaluating, and ordering antibiotic labs.
• Educate patients extensively on drug therapy, including over-the counter drugs, herbal medicines and nutritional supplements.
• Perform medication cart quarterly reviews when request and education programs to long-term care facility staff and family members of patients.
• Interpret and dispense prescribed medications, averaging 200 a day, administer immunizations, conduct off site flu immunization clinics.
• Perform dosage calculation of various drugs including antibiotics for various age population with consideration of age, renal and hepatic functions.