Pharmacist (#NJ5 )

$81.34-$91.50 hourly / $14,098.66-$15,859.70 monthly / $169,187.20-$190,320.00 yearly

• Compounds, prepares, mixes, packages, and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical preparations upon receipt of legal prescriptions;
• Labels prescriptions to properly identify medications and instruct patients on proper usage;
• Provides oral consultation to patients or their agents regarding prescriptions, including usage and effects;
• Maintains accurate records of prescriptions dispensed;
• Orders, receives, and stores pharmaceutical supplies;
• Consults with physicians and staff to clarify medication orders and identify program needs;
• Prepares reports;
• May serve as liaison with the clinic business office to ensure proper billing transactions;
• Inputs, accesses, and analyzes data using a computer terminal;
• May assign, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of the methods and procedures used in the practice of pharmacy including chemistry, mathematics and national formulae;
• Working knowledge of the compounding of prescriptions and pharmaceutical preparations;
• Working knowledge of the composition, storage and uses of drugs;
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to the dispensing and use of prescription drugs including controlled substances.

Abilities

• Compound a wide variety of drugs and medicines with accuracy;
• Estimate pharmaceutical needs in advance and prepare and maintain accurate records and reports;
• Maintain safe dispensary practices and procedures;
• Learn to input, access and analyze data using a computer terminal;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Training and Experience

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from an accredited college or pharmacy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid license to practice as a pharmacist in the State of California at the time of employment.

EST: 8/67 REV: 7/93, 11/89, 9/86, 10/82 Analyst; KT