Pharmacist, Registered

Overview Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and/or the Pharmacy Supervisor, and according to Federal and State laws compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written prescriptions from physician. Responsibilities Under general supervision and according to hospital policies and the laws of New York State: compounds and dispenses medications and supplies to patients and other professionals. Interprets and evaluates physician's orders to prepare, calculate and dispense appropriate medication and medication dosage forms. Communicates with prescribes and nursing personnel according to intervention procedure to clarify or change orders that are unclear, illegible, incomplete or questionable. Recommends changes in drug therapy when neede