Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pharmacists educate patients about the use of drugs and illness prevention while providing them medication and conferring with physicians about medication issues. Their reaponsibilities consist of a range of care for patients, from dispensing medications to monitoring patient health and progress to optimize their response to medication therapies. Pharmacists also educate patients on the use of prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.

Salary:

$121,500 - $157,950

Education Requirements:

To become a pharmacist, you must earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, pharmacy programs range from four to six years long and must be accredited by the ACPE.

Skills in Demand:

• Reading Comprehension: must be able to understand written information.
• Active Listening: ability to understand what your customers and coworkers are telling you is essential.
• Communication: must be able to provide clear instructions for administering medication to patients, caretakers, and other healthcare workers.
• Customer Service Skills: Pharmacists should be personable and friendly toward their customers.
• Critical Thinking: When solving problems, you must know how to weigh the merits of possible solutions.
• Detail Oriented: Attention to detail is imperative since mistakes can endanger people's lives.