Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

(1) M5—Nuclear Medicine Specialist.
(2) P5—Master Fitness Specialist.
(3) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(4) 4A—Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade. Physical requirements
and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the
following tables:
(1) Table 10-91P-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-91P-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-91P-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–252. 91Q—Pharmacy Specialist, CMF 91
a. Major duties. The pharmacy specialist prepares, controls, and
issues pharmaceutical products under the supervision of a pharmacist
or physician, or supervises pharmacy activities. MOS 91Q personnel
require finger dexterity in both hands. Duties for MOS 91Q
at each level are:
(1) MOSC 91Q1O. Prepares, controls, and issues pharmaceutical
products. Prescription handling and dispensing: Under close supervision,
manually or using a computerized system: receives, interprets,
compounds, manufactures, fills, labels, issues and files prescription,
bulk drug, sterile product and/or unit dose orders. Evaluates orders
to verify dosage, dosage regimen and quantity to be dispensed.
Checks for completeness and correctness and for common interactions,
in-compatibilities and availability. Refers questionable orders
or questions on basic formulation to supervisor for clarification.
Reduces or enlarges formulas, as required. Calculates and annotates
proper dosage. Evaluates completed orders to ensure integrity of
final product. Provides information regarding availability, strength
a n d c o m p o s i t i o n o f m e d i c a t i o n s t o p h y s i c i a n s o r p h a r m a c i s t s .
Verifies patient eligibility for receipt of medication. Provides instructions
to patients regarding medication consumption and side
effects. Performs quality control checks on medications. Issues medications
to patients, wards, clinics and other using agencies. Supply,
administration and maintenance: Assigns and records prescription
numbers. Delivers unit dose, sterile products, bulkdrug and controlled
drug orders. Prepares prescription labels and affixes auxiliary
labels. Maintains signature cards and prescription files. Prepares and
maintains files of controlled substances stock cards, records and
work units. Maintains master formula record, batch sheet and patient
medicationrecord. Maintains pharmacy reference files and publication
library. Prepares and files pharmaceutical reports. Prepares requisitions
for and receives, packs, unpacks, stores, safeguards and
accounts for inventories. Controls and issues pharmaceuticals and
pharmacy supplies. Inspects, calibrates, operates and performs preventive
maintenance on common pharmaceutical manufacturing and
packaging equipment. Cleans and disinfects pharmacy equipment
and work areas. Packs, unpacks, loads and unloads equipment and
assists in setting up unit equipment.
(2) MOSC 91Q2O. Prepares duties shown in preceding level of
skill and provides technical guidance to lower grade personnel in
accomplishment of these duties. Prepares, controls and issues pharmaceutical
products to include chemotherapeutics. Evaluates sterile
products and orders to include calculations, identification of drug
interactions and drug compatibilities. Maintain pharmacy system
database.
(3) MOSC 91Q3O. Performs duties shown in preceding level of
skill. Assists with or supervises pharmacy operations. Prescription
handling and dispensing: Refers questionable drug orders or questions
on basic formulation to appropriate professional for clarificat
i o n . P r e p a r e s m a s t e r f o r m u l a c a r d s a n d d r u g c o n t r o l l e d g e r s .
Reviews and updates compounding formula reference file. Superv
i s e s r e q u i s i t i o n i n g o f s t a n d a r d a n d n o n s t a n d a r d s u p p l i e s . E s -
t a b l i s h e s a n d m a i n t a i n s s t o c k l e v e l s . R e s e a r c h e s a n d i n t e r p r e t s
pharmaceutical supply catalogs. Disposes of unserviceable and outdated
pharmaceuticals. Organizes work schedules, assigns duties and
instructs subordinates in work techniques, procedures, and evaluates
p h a r m a c y o p e r a t i o n s . E s t a b l i s h e s w o r k p r i o r i t i e s a n d d i s t r i b u t e s
work load. Inspects pharmacy area to ensure orderly, clean and safe
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environment. Supervises operational maintenance program of pharmacy
equipment. Prepares and conducts training programs. Evalua
t e s p e r s o n n e l p e r f o r m a n c e , c o u n s e l s p e r s o n n e l a n d p r e p a r e s
evaluation reports. Prepares and updates pharmacy Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP).
( 4 ) M O S C 9 1 Q 4 O . S u p e r v i s e s p h a r m a c y o p e r a t i o n s . P e r f o r m s
duties shown in preceding level of skill. Ensures compliance with
quality control methods and procedures. Assists in compiling information
for Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meetings. Assists
in revision and update of hospital formulary or drug list. Reviews
work schedules. Establishes, reviews, evaluates and makes necessary
revisions to training programs. Ensures compliance with Army
and Federal rules, laws and regulations relative to pharmacy operations.
Directs and supervises supply inventories. Reviews established
stock levels to ensure compliance with command guidance.
Reviews requisitions for standard and nonstandard items and emergency
medications. Reviews, consolidates and prepares technical,
personnel and administrative reports. Assists pharmacist in personnel
matters. Prepares manpower survey reports. Coordinates pharm
a c y a n d p e r s o n n e l m a t t e r s p e r t a i n i n g t o p h a r m a c y w i t h o t h e r
elements of medical treatment facility. Reviews operations to ensure
compliance with Joint Commission Accreditation Hospital Organizations
(JCAHO) standards.
( 5 ) M O S C 9 1 Q 5 O . S u p e r v i s e s p h a r m a c y a c t i v i t i e s w i t h i n t h e
Army Medical Department (AMEDD). Performs duties shown in
preceding level of skill. Assists in establishment and operation of
formal training programs for specialized areas. Ensures compliance
with quality control standards for doctrinal material in formal training
programs. Compiles information for Pharmacy and Therapeutic
Committee Meeting.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
M O S . P h a r m a c y s p e c i a l i s t s m u s t p o s s e s s t h e f o l l o w i n g
qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of moderately heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area ST.
(5) Formal training (completion of the MOS 91B course and
MOS 91Q course conducted under the auspices of the AHS) mandatory
or meet the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-
210.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(3) 4A—Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade. Physical requirements
and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the
following tables:
(1) Table 10-91Q-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-91Q-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-91Q-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–253. 91R—Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist (Vet
Food Insp Sp), CMF 91
a. Major duties. The veterinary food inspection specialist supervises
the inspection of, or inspects meat, poultry, water foods, eggs,
dairy products, operational rations, fresh fruits and vegetables in
depots, supply points, and on military installations to assure a safe,
high quality food supply for DoD personnel in all environments
with emphasis on the field wartime environment. Duties for MOS
91R at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 91R1O. Inspects food products designated for human
consumption on receipt and in storage. Selects food samples using
statistical sampling methods, makes sensory evaluations, determines
and records temperatures of products and food in storage areas.
Evaluates packaging, packing and marking requirements in accordance
with DoD standards and contractual documents. Classifies def
e c t s , d e t e r m i n e s q u a l i t y o f p r o d u c t , a d v i s e s s u p e r v i s o r , a n d
p r e p a r e s s u b s i s t e n c e i n s p e c t i o n r e p o r t s . C o l l e c t s , p r e p a r e s , a n d
transmits samples to laboratory for testing. Identifies unsanitary
conditions in food storage facilities and commissary stores. Operates