Head Of Department
Head of Pharmacy DepartmentIn Charge of Planning, organizing and coordinating pharmacy services and operations.Selecting, training, scheduling and evaluating professional and support staff.Develops and recommends policies, procedures, rules and protocols for pharmacy services and implements as approved.Develops and manages the program budget for drug purchases.Monitors new drugs available on the market and local medical trends to determine pharmaceutical needs for new or continuing programs; Assesses inventory needs, and liase with manufacturers/suppliers to implement a cost effective pharmaceutical program. Maintains adequate inventory levels; oversees and coordinates computerized billing for pharmacy, services. Work with medical staff to develop and update drug formulary of the Hospital.Compounds, prepares, mixes, packages and dispenses medicines and preparations Prepares prescriptions and provides oral consultation to patients or their agents regarding prescriptions including usage and effects; Maintains accurate records of prescriptions dispensed; orders, receives and stores pharmaceutical supplies Consults with physicians and staff to clarify medication orders Assures that controlled substances are dispensed in compliance with the law and that inventory control and record keeping requirements are met; Prepares reports, statistics and studies; maintains files and records Assists in designing and updating computerized record keeping and billing systems; inputs, accesses
