A professional who directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities and functions of hospital pharmacy. Responsibilities include:

• Plans and implements procedures in hospital pharmacy according to hospital policies and legal requirements.
• Directs pharmacy personnel programs, such as hiring, training, and intern programs.
• Confers with computer personnel to develop computer programs for pharmacy information management systems, patient and department charge systems, and inventory control.
• Analyzes records to indicate prescribing trends and excessive usage.
• Prepares pharmacy budget and department reports required by hospital administrators.
• Attends staff meetings to advise and inform hospital medical staff of drug applications and characteristics.
• Observes pharmacy personnel at work and develops quality assurance techniques to ensure safe, legal, and ethical practices.
• Oversees preparation and dispensation of experimental drugs.