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A hospital outpatient pharmacy is a pharmacy located within a hospital that provides medications to patients who are not admitted to the hospital. The specific services offered by an outpatient pharmacy will vary depending on the size and complexity of the hospital, as well as the pharmacy's level of expertise. However, all outpatient pharmacies play an important role in ensuring that patients receive the medications they need safely and effectively.
Quad Recruitment is always looking for talented pharmacy professionals to work in a hospital outpatient pharmacy.
Looking to Add Pharmacy Professionals To Your Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy?
Quad Recruitment supports hundreds of hospitals across the country to attract and retain pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. We understand that building your team with the ‘Right’ people is important. As the leading pharmacy staffing agency in the US, we’ve got strong experience in helping hospitals of virtually every size and scale better staff their hospital outpatient pharmacies.
Should you need assistance with direct hires or contract staff, why not reach out to hear how we can support? We’re happy to help.
What Does a Pharmacist Do In a Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy?
An outpatient pharmacist works in a medical network to fulfill medication orders and refill prescriptions for new and returning patients who visit the clinic. Other responsibilities include:
- Reviewing patient medical histories to prevent drug interactions or problematic symptoms from occurring.
- Offer consultations to medical professionals to better assist patients with drug therapy.
- Instruct patients on how to dispense and take their medications properly.
- Fulfill new drug orders, and refill recurring prescriptions.
- Taking inventory of drugs and supplies, and updating patient records with their filled prescription orders
What Does a Pharmacy Technician Do In a Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy?
- Prepare a medication for dispensing to a patient.
- Verify a medication order to ensure that the correct medication is being dispensed to the correct patient.
- Process an insurance claim for a medication dispensed to a patient.
- Answer a patient's question about a medication
- Perform a quality control check on a medication to ensure that it is safe and effective.
- Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy.
Why Work In a Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy?
Working in a hospital outpatient pharmacy is a challenging and rewarding field where you can make a real difference in the lives of patients. Here are some benefits:
- High-paying job: The average salary for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in hospital outpatient pharmacies is higher than the average salary for these professions in other settings.
- Opportunities for advancement: There are many opportunities for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to advance their careers in hospital inpatient departments. They can move into supervisory or management positions, or they can specialize in a particular area of pharmacy, such as oncology or pediatrics.
- Variety of tasks: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in hospital outpatient pharmacies perform a variety of tasks, which can help to keep their jobs interesting and challenging.
- Opportunity to make a difference: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in hospital outpatient pharmacies play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive the medications they need safely and effectively. They can therefore make a real difference in the lives of patients.
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