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Pharmacist



About this job: Pharmacists prepare, mix and dispense prescribed medicines. They also give patients advice about their medication and medical conditions, and help ensure patients know how to take their medication properly.

Related jobs: Advanced nurses, physicians, medical scientist.

How much is the pay rate ? Pay for pharmacists varies depending on their experience and level of responsibility. Interns (pharmacy graduates who are completing their registration year) earn about $35,000 a year. Fully qualified pharmacists usually earn about $70,000. Charge pharmacists (who manage a pharmacy) usually earn between $80,000 and $90,000. Locums (pharmacists who temporarily work for full-time pharmacists when they are away) usually earn about $40 an hour.

What would I have to study to become a Pharmacist? Chemistry, biology, physics would all help you pass in high school.

What qualities do I need for this job ? Pharmacists need strong math skills to accurately prepare medicines and explain dosing to clients. Attention to detail, pharmacists need to accurately count medicine and label bottles correctly. Patience. Pharmacists commonly multitask and deal with overwhelming activity. They continually take prescriptions from patients, fill them and consult with clients when they pick them up.

What would I have to study to become a Pharmacist? Chemistry, biology, physics would all help you pass in high school.

What qualities do I need for this job ? Pharmacists need strong math skills to accurately prepare medicines and explain dosing to clients. Attention to detail, pharmacists need to accurately count medicine and label bottles correctly. Patience. Pharmacists commonly multitask and deal with overwhelming activity. They continually take prescriptions from patients, fill them and consult with clients when they pick them up.

What skills and knowledge for this job? Medicines and how they affect the human body Laws that relate to pharmacy practices Alternative health treatments and practices How to mix medicines accurately.

Working conditions: Usually work standard business hours but may need to work longer hours and weekends. Usually work in community pharmacies, but may also work in hospitals.

Sources I have used : Careers Quest, Google.

Conclusion: I think that working as a pharmacist would be the perfect job for me because it allows me to socialise with costumers. This job is perfect for my skills and qualities that i have to offer. This job is well paid and in my intrests which is good. Hopefully one day in life this could lead me alot futher with bigger opptunities.