Careers in Pharmacy - The Pharmacist
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Careers in Pharmacy - The Pharmacist
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- 3. *A healthcare professional practicing in pharmacy Pharmacy is a field of healthcare that focuses on safe and effective use of medication *
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- 5. * Fill prescriptions * Check the interactions of prescriptions and conditions a patient has * Instruct patients on how and when to take a prescribed medicine * Advise patients about general health topics, such as diet, exercise, and managing stress * Complete insurance forms and work with insurance companies * Oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns *
- 6. * Some pharmacists own their own pharmacies and spend more time on the business side * Some pharmacists are involved with testing and researching new pharmaceuticals * While most pharmacists will use standard dosages for medications, some will create customized medications by a process known as compounding *
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- 8. Pharmacists work in a variety of settings including… * hospitals * clinical trials/research * retail/chain drug stores facilities * community/independent * nuclear pharmacies pharmacies * infusion and home care * ambulatory care pharmacies pharmacies * managed care/HMO * skilled nursing facilities pharmacies * long-term care facilities * mail-order pharmacies * correctional institutions *
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- 10. Complete 2-3 years of prerequisite study (some programs require a bachelor’s degree) Pass the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) Complete a 3-4 year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program (+ 1-2 year residency for advanced positions) Pass 2 state licensing tests detailing pharmacy knowledge and law *
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- 12. Median Annual Wages, May 2010 All Occupations $33,840.00 Healthcare Professionals $71,790.00 Pharmacists $111,570.00 *
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- 14. Percent Change in Employment, projected 2010-2020 All Occupations 14% Healthcare Professionals 26% Pharmacists 25% *
- 15. Are you a pharmacist who is looking for a job? CareerStaff Rx has been connecting top pharmacy professionals with premier pharmacies for over 15 years! Give us a call – 800.766.0122 or Apply online – www.CareerStaffRx.com *