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