STAFF PHARMACIST (NDHC)

Monitor, modify, and evaluate drug therapy for optimal therapeutic outcomes while interacting with patients to obtain histories, counsel on side effects, and explain current treatments. Screen prescriptions for appropriateness, dosages, and incompatibilities; dispense medications with accuracy and regulatory compliance. Perform pharmaceutical compounding for sterile and non-sterile preparations, including extemporaneous formulations. Evaluate medication orders based on clinical guidelines, patient factors, and drug interactions. Participate in medication reconciliation, interdisciplinary rounds, and collaborative treatment planning. Provide individualized patient counseling on administration, lifestyle modifications, and education materials. Assist in quality improvement, adverse drug event tracking, formulary management, and pharmacy audits. Oversee pharmacy technicians and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance medication safety.