becoming a pharmacist steven reid may 5, 2011. a pharmacist more than just handing out pills
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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