DESCRIPTION

Proving the in-dosage requirements, Formulary decisions, Drug therapy regimens and drugs interaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Maintain proper security conditions for medications.
•  Make recommendation for therapy changes to the physician and client facilities staff when necessary.
•  Be in charge of any Special projects regarding LTC and patient safety as deemed necessary.
•  Investigate and resolve medication-related queries by patients on LTC.
•  Ensure that medications are delivered to patients appropriately.
•  Evaluate LTC medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions and proper administration.
• Verify, expedite and oversee all aspects involved in the dispensing of medications to long-term care patients.
•  Ensure that dispense medicines are correctly supplied and labeled.
•  Conduct medication reconciliation services to patients to monitor therapy and treatment outcomes.
•  Maintain customers’ database to include: medical history, clinical and laboratory data, contact information, list of medications etc.
•  Communicate with the hospital’s nursing staff, physicians and other healthcare team members in regards to medication-related query.
•  Liaise with clinics to enroll more patients into LTC.
•  Supervise the preparation of any medicines for long-term care patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technologist
• 1-2 years of experience. Experience as stock controller will be an added advantage.