key responsibilities:
1. dispensing medications: prepare and dispense prescribed medications accurately to patients while ensuring proper dosage and instructions are provided.
2. advising patients: counsel patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and answer any questions or concerns they may have regarding their medications.
3. inventory management: maintain inventory of medications and supplies, ordering new stock as needed and ensuring proper storage and disposal of expired medications.
4. medical billing: process insurance claims and patient payments for medications, ensuring accurate billing and adherence to legal and ethical guidelines.
5. drug interaction monitoring: check for potential drug interactions or contraindications when dispensing medications to prevent harmful effects on patients.
required skills and expectations:
1. strong knowledge of pharmacology: must have a solid understanding of drug properties, interactions, and side effects to provide accurate information to patients.
2. attention to detail: ability to accurately dispense medications and keep detailed records to ensure patient safety.
3. communication skills: good communication skills to effectively advise and educate patients on medication use and answer their queries.
4. legal compliance: understanding of legal and ethical guidelines related to pharmacy practice, including proper handling of controlled substances and patient privacy.
5. medical billing experience: experience in medical billing is required to accurately process insurance claims and patient payments.