Facilitates the achievement of objectives of the section effectively and efficiently.
Performs all aspects of supply of medications to patients independently.
Supervises the compounding and dispensing of medication (unit dose, intravenous admixtures, investigational drugs and outpatient prescriptions).
Monitors patient drug therapy to ensure safe, rational and effective therapy.
Develops monitoring criteria.
Provides information to other health professionals and patients regarding medications.
Supervises the staff assigned to the section. This supervision includes training, scheduling, directing and evaluating the performance of staff members.
Actively participates in co-coordinating the activities of the section with other sections of the pharmacy.