Interprets and fills medication orders for inpatients and outpatients written by authorized medical practitioners; reviews orders to determine appropriate quantity, strength and frequency of medication and assures clinical, chemical and therapeutic compatibility; may compound pharmaceuticals. Prepares sterile parental admixtures, hyperalimentation solutions, chemotherapy solutions, injections and miscellaneous sterile solution; performs related quality control procedures. Counsels outpatients regarding use of drugs, their effect and precautions to observe in their use; reviews laboratory results and assesses patients in clinics; initiates or adjusts medication regimen according to established protocols. Consults with medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary professional staff regarding patient drug therapy regimens. Supervises and checks unit dose distribution, filling, inventory and storage, and pre-packaging activities of Pharmacy Technicians. Conducts inspections, maintains records and ensures compliance with pharmacy law and JCAHO requirements. Develops and presents seminars, lectures and presentations on pharmacy topics to medical providers, pharmacy staff, residents, interns, and students. Acts as lead worker over less experience pharmacists; participates in training of student pharmacists.

Education : Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college or university.

License : Possession of a certificate of a valid license as a Registered Pharmacist issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.