Licensed Pharmacist

Licensed Pharmacist in Ontario. Responsibilities:

• Dispense, advise, and educate patients on the appropriate use of their medications.
• Verifying dosage on medications prescribed by health care providers.
• Preparing prescriptions according to prescriber instructions.
• Ensuring whether or not a particular medication will interact with other medications used by the patient.
• Verifying that the patient is not otherwise at risk of adverse reactions caused by a prescription.
• Educating patients about how and when to take or administer the prescription.
• Advising patients about potential side effects of medication and answering any questions they may have.
• Administering various vaccinations, such as flu shots.
• Oversee and manage pharmacy interns and technicians.
• Basic record-keeping and administrative tasks, as required.

Requirements:

• Valid license to practice as a pharmacist in Ontario.
• Detailed understanding and knowledge of dosage requirements and administration, chemical compounds, and pharmaceutical brands.
• Working knowledge of software applications, used by pharmacies, such as FILLWARE and KROLL.