Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians each play an important role in the Pharmacy as part of the multi-disciplinary care team. Some of their core responsibilities include:
The pharmacist:
- Reviews medication orders before administration
- Assesses patient to see if they need more comprehensive pharmaceutical care
- Educates patients and family members about the safe and effective use of their medication while in hospital or after discharge
- Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, health professionals and patients
The pharmacy technician:
- Ensures prescribed drugs are available for patients
- Processes orders for oral, topical and intravenous medications
- Is responsible for quality control measures to improve patient safety and efficiency within the drug distribution system
If you are looking to fill a prescription following your visit to HHCC, there is a
pharmacy located in the medical clinic [140 Rolling Hills Drive] on hospital property and other drugstores in the local area.