Licensed Pharmacist

As a Pharmacist, you are responsible for controlling, dispensing, distributing and promoting generic medicines. You operate with legal and ethical guidelines to ensure the correct and safe supply of medicines in the store. You are involved in maintaining and improving people’s health by providing advice and information as well as supplying prescription medicines. As a a Pharmacist, you also sell over-the-counter medical product and instruct patients on the proper administration and use of these medicines.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Fill prescription forms and prepare orders on the computer station.
Dispense drugs and counsel customers
Order and store medicines, keeping them safe, pure, and effective
Dispense medications following prescriptions issued by an authorized medical practitioner
Oversee the performance of packaging, labeling, measuring, compounding, storing, charging, and recording medications used in patient care
Review prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy to determine ingredients needed and to ensure correct dosage.
Advise patients and care providers of potential drug interactions, possible side effects, storage information, and instructions on how to use medications.
Prepare sterile products for patient administration; determines proper preparation, packaging, sterilization, storage, and stability requirements of the product.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
A. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s/College Degree in Pharmacy
Registered Licensed Pharmacist
at least 6-months retail/drugstore experience
Familiarity with Point-of-sale (POS) systems

B. COMPETENCIES

Excellent interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Strong customer relations skills
Maintains professional attitude in manner and in appearance