Duties:

Fill prescriptions to the proper amount based on physicians’ instructions

Check patients’ allergies, medical conditions, and other drugs they are taking to ensure that the newly prescribed medication does not cause adverse reaction

Instruct patients on proper use, side effects, and storage of prescribed medicine

Administer vaccinations, such as flu shots

Advise patients about general health topics, such as exercise and managing stress, and on other issues, such as what equipment or supplies would be best to treat a health problem

Work with insurance companies to resolve billing issues

Supervise the work of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in training (interns)

Maintain patient and pharmacy records

Educate other healthcare workers about proper medication therapies for patients