becoming a pharmacist
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Becoming a Pharmacist. Steven Reid May 5, 2011. A Pharmacist. More than just handing out pills. Inspiration. Interesting job Good pay Better life for me and my family. Job Description. Working with patients and their doctors to make the patient healthy. Responsibilities. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Becoming a Pharmacist
Steven ReidMay 5, 2011
A Pharmacist
More than just handing out pills
Inspiration
• Interesting job• Good pay• Better life for me and my family
Job Description
Working with patients and their doctors to
make the patient healthy
Responsibilities
• Filling Prescriptions• Advising patients– Drug interaction– Side effect– Health topics
Skills & Interests
Investigative
Social-Interpersonal
Working Conditions
43% work in Pharmacies and Drug Stores
23% in hospitals
Education
Requires about 8 years of schooling
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Science
Levels of Education
About 8 years of college are required
Doctor of Pharmacy
Academic Majors
Undergraduate degree in Chemistry
or BiologyDoctor of Pharmacy
Field Experience
Residency only required with advanced or research positions
Entry, Salary & Outlook
The future looks bright for the field of
Pharmacy
Entry
Start working in a pharmacy when you pass the licensing exams
Outlook
Increase expected between 2008 and
2018
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program
25%
Salary
Entry: $94,000/year
Average: $118,000/year
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics
Why being a Pharmacist is a good job
• Helping people• Good pay• Promising future
Problems with being a Pharmacist
• Stress • Dealing with insurance companies
This is the job for me!
• Interesting job• Good work environment• Good pay