1. Establish and implement policies and procedures of the pharmacy in accordance with the policies of the hospital and of the DOH;
2. Instruct, train and supervise all employees of the Pharmacy Service;
3. Review and approve schedule of duties of the pharmacy staff;
4. Prepare requisitions for awarded drug items and other supplies for procurement based on the approved price schedule;
5. Provide information concerning drugs and drug therapy to physicians, nurses and other health personnel of the hospitals;
6. Participate actively as member and secretary of the hospital’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (PTC);
7. Assist in the evaluation of reports on ADR, DUR and Infection Control Programs;
8. Plan and prepare research activities on behavioral and socio-economic, pharmaceutical operational and clinical researches;
9. Supervise the posting and checking of deliveries to bulk stockroom of the pharmacy for safekeeping and proper storage.
10. Prepare reports and memoranda to the COO or COH, Administrator and other departments of the hospital on pharmacy matters;
11. Plan suitable educational and training programs for professional staff and pharmacy interns in accordance with the requirements of the DOH National/Regional Committee on Affiliation and Training of Students (NCATS/RCATS);
12. Prepare/conduct the Quality Assurance Program (QAP) Review of the Pharmacy Service and participate in the QAP of the hospital multi-disciplinary committee;
13. Attend meetings/seminar-workshops/consultative meetings related to drugs and hospital pharmacy practices;
14. Recommend pharmacy development or improvements to the COO/COH;
15. Check and evaluate overall performance of the pharmacy staff and approve performance ratings of the pharmacy personnel;
16. Check the maintenance of the drug inventory control program;
17. Control dangerous and regulated drug distribution and drug dispensing activities; and
18. Performs other responsibilities as requested by the CEO/COO and other leadership staff.
19. Adheres to MMC Standards of Excellence and Core Values.