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
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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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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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14. Percent Change in Employment, projected 2010-2020
All Occupations 14%
Healthcare Professionals 26%
Pharmacists 25%
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15. Are you a pharmacist who is looking for a job?
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pharmacy professionals with premier pharmacies
for over 15 years!
Give us a call – 800.766.0122
or
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