General Objective
The pharmacist is responsible for supervising all pharmacy work and medical supply logistics within the context of the current rules and regulations and in compliance with accepted standards of pharmaceutical practice.
Administrative Duties and Responsibilities
Supervision and Management
• Assures the safe implementation of procedures, regulations and instructions for medicines.
• Supervises technical and administrative functions of pharmacy employees.
• Evaluates the performance of pharmacy employees.
• Trains pharmacy employees.
• Supervises and organizes pharmacy records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Participates in developing a yearly plan for the health center.
Supply and Storage of Drugs
• Supervises the process of supplying the health center with drugs, supplies and equipment.
• Monitors the supply quantity and expiration dates of all medicines and medical supplies.
• Ensures that medicines are not misused.
• Assures that drugs are stored according to standards.
• Provides clinicians with a list of medications approaching their expiration dates.
• Recognizes changes in stored medications (color, smell, precipitation).
Technical Duties and Responsibilities
• Monitors prescriptions for compliance with regulations and notifies physicians of incomplete or inaccurate prescriptions.
• Monitors the dispensing of drugs and medical supplies.
• Performs studies and prepares yearly statistical reports on the quantity of medications used.
• Keeps informed of recent developments in the field of pharmaceutical science.
• Educates clients about the side effects of medications and the negative effects of drug abuse.
• Ensures that instructions on drug labels are written in clear language that patients can understand.
Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities
• Reports to the health center manager.
• Supervises pharmacy staff
Qualifications
• Diploma in Pharmacy
Recommended Additional Training
• Courses in supply systems
• Courses in communication and teamwork


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