The Staff Pharmacist performs drug distribution, documentation, and compounding duties involving medications, solutions, and equipment to meet the needs of patients and staff. The role reviews, compounds, dispenses, and monitors medication therapy for patients ranging from infants to older adults, accounting for differences in dosing, nutritional needs, and disease states across age groups. The pharmacist supervises pharmacy technicians, including monitoring orders filled by auxiliary personnel, and performs patient-focused clinical activities throughout the hospital to support optimal medication therapy. The pharmacist is also responsible for professional competency and self-development.