Pharmacist Receives, evaluates, prepares, compounds, preserves, and dispenses prescriptions for individuals in State facilities and programs. • Reviews prescription orders in conjunction with individuals’ information and records; verifies the accuracy of the drug, dosage, and quantity prescribed; and determines suitability based on individuals’ history and other medications. – 3 – • Advises physicians and other health care providers about incompatible prescriptions, contraindications, adverse side effects and interactions, therapeutic duplication, and other issues; and recommends alternatives. • Fills and labels prescriptions, identifying the drug, dosage, directions for use, precautions, and other required information. • Packages, labels, and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals, which may include bulk quantities for distribution and administration to individuals in various facilities or programs. • Provides advice and consultation on drugs, drug regimens, and pharmaceutical treatments for specific conditions and issues; and prescription education and counseling services to health care providers, clinical and direct care staff, and individuals. • Maintains and updates pharmacy records and drug information systems, consistent with State and federal laws, rules, regulations, and accreditation standards; and may participate in pharmacy systems development. • Monitors and maintains pharmaceutical storage areas and inventory levels; orders, receives, and inspects medications and pharmaceutical supplies to ensure proper storage, labeling, and the removal of expired or damaged products. • Maintains access to controlled substance storage areas and related records. May supervise pharmacy aides, interns, and/or other staff; and perform the full range of supervisory duties.
Possession of a license and current registration to practice pharmacy in New York State is required.
