Pharmacist Career Report
Pharmacist
Career Report
By: Morgan Lasley
Table of Contents
Introduction……………………………………3
Type of Work………………………………….3
Personal Qualities………………………...4-6
Education Requirements……………………6
Projected cost of education………………….7-8
Licensure/Certification/Registration………….7
Working conditions………………………8-9
Advantages/Disadvantages………………..9-10
Places of employment………………………..11
Advancement opportunities…………………11
Wages and Benefits…………………………12
Job Outlook………………………………12-13
Interview…………………………………13-16
Conclusion…………………………………17
Bibliography………………………………..18
Introduction After job shadowing and researching many medical careers I came across a pharmacist and thought it was just putting pills in a bottle, but it really …show more content…
These responsibilities may vary due to the work environment also. For example, a pharmacist working in a hospital may not have to answer and interact with patients as much as one working in the retail pharmacy environment. Along with the responsibilities I have listed above, some others may include “supervising the medicines supply chain and ensure pharmacy premises and system are fit for purpose, advise other healthcare professionals about safe and effective medicines use, and safe and secure supply of medicines, respond to patients symptoms and advice on medicines for sale in pharmacies”(General Pharmaceutical Council). Pharmacists have many responsibilities and are depended upon by communities throughout the …show more content…
Q9: How many other people do you work with?
-In her old job at Walgreens she worked with about five other people but in the job she’s in now, she works in a smaller group with about 2-3 people depending on the day.
Q10: Are there any special materials , equipment, tools, machinery, etc.,that you have to know how to use in this career?
-Pharmacist have to be able to use a glucometer, which measures glucose levels, test blood sugar, use a cholesterol machine, which tests cholesterol levels, use a blood pressure cuff, use a body mass index machine, and know to to administer vaccines.
Q11: What personal qualities does a person need for this career?
-A few qualities a person needs to posses to be able to succeed as a pharmacist is compassion, good communication skills, good organization skills, and detail oriented.
Q12: How many hours do you usually work?
-On average, she works about 36 hours per
Career Report
By: Morgan Lasley
Table of Contents
Introduction……………………………………3
Type of Work………………………………….3
Personal Qualities………………………...4-6
Education Requirements……………………6
Projected cost of education………………….7-8
Licensure/Certification/Registration………….7
Working conditions………………………8-9
Advantages/Disadvantages………………..9-10
Places of employment………………………..11
Advancement opportunities…………………11
Wages and Benefits…………………………12
Job Outlook………………………………12-13
Interview…………………………………13-16
Conclusion…………………………………17
Bibliography………………………………..18
Introduction After job shadowing and researching many medical careers I came across a pharmacist and thought it was just putting pills in a bottle, but it really …show more content…
These responsibilities may vary due to the work environment also. For example, a pharmacist working in a hospital may not have to answer and interact with patients as much as one working in the retail pharmacy environment. Along with the responsibilities I have listed above, some others may include “supervising the medicines supply chain and ensure pharmacy premises and system are fit for purpose, advise other healthcare professionals about safe and effective medicines use, and safe and secure supply of medicines, respond to patients symptoms and advice on medicines for sale in pharmacies”(General Pharmaceutical Council). Pharmacists have many responsibilities and are depended upon by communities throughout the …show more content…
Q9: How many other people do you work with?
-In her old job at Walgreens she worked with about five other people but in the job she’s in now, she works in a smaller group with about 2-3 people depending on the day.
Q10: Are there any special materials , equipment, tools, machinery, etc.,that you have to know how to use in this career?
-Pharmacist have to be able to use a glucometer, which measures glucose levels, test blood sugar, use a cholesterol machine, which tests cholesterol levels, use a blood pressure cuff, use a body mass index machine, and know to to administer vaccines.
Q11: What personal qualities does a person need for this career?
-A few qualities a person needs to posses to be able to succeed as a pharmacist is compassion, good communication skills, good organization skills, and detail oriented.
Q12: How many hours do you usually work?
-On average, she works about 36 hours per