Pharmacist by Joslen Armstrong https://padlet.com/joslenarmstrong_stu/wvbiug07udoz Information about being a pharmacist. en-us 2019-02-20 17:03:53 UTC 2026-03-01 06:19:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Manbag.png Job Description joslenarmstrong_stu https://padlet.com/joslenarmstrong_stu/wvbiug07udoz/wish/333278071 Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. They also might conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, oversee the medications given to patients, and provide advice on healthy lifestyles.]]> 2019-02-20 17:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/joslenarmstrong_stu/wvbiug07udoz/wish/333278071 Duties joslenarmstrong_stu https://padlet.com/joslenarmstrong_stu/wvbiug07udoz/wish/333278704 - Fill prescriptions, using instructions from physicians on the right amounts of medication to give to patients
- Check whether prescriptions will interact negatively with other drugs that a patient is taking or any medical conditions the patient may have 
- Instruct patients on how/when to take a prescribed medicine and inform them about potential side effects from taking the medicine
- Give flu shots and other vaccinations
- Advise patients about health topics, such as diet, exercise, and managing stress, and what equipment or supplies would be best to treat a problem
- Complete insurance forms and work with insurance companies to make sure that patients get the medications they need
- Watch over the work of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in training
- Keep records and do other administrative tasks

]]> 2019-02-20 17:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/joslenarmstrong_stu/wvbiug07udoz/wish/333278704 Education joslenarmstrong_stu https://padlet.com/joslenarmstrong_stu/wvbiug07udoz/wish/333283683 - Pharm. D. programs usually take 4 years to finish, although some programs offer a 3-year option. 
- To seek an advanced option you'll have to complete a 1-2 year residency.
-You must pass 2 exams to get a license (The North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE).

]]> 2019-02-20 17:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/joslenarmstrong_stu/wvbiug07udoz/wish/333283683 Salary joslenarmstrong_stu https://padlet.com/joslenarmstrong_stu/wvbiug07udoz/wish/333286763 Pay varies based on what state you live in and where you work. 
General merchandise stores- $128,610
Food and beverage stores- $125,850
Hospitals; state, local, and private- $124,900
Pharmacies and drug stores- $123,670]]> 2019-02-20 17:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/joslenarmstrong_stu/wvbiug07udoz/wish/333286763 Work Environment and Schedule joslenarmstrong_stu https://padlet.com/joslenarmstrong_stu/wvbiug07udoz/wish/333288445 A pharmacist can work at: Pharmacies and drug stores, hospitals (state, local, and private), General merchandise stores, food and beverage stores. 
Schedule: 
Most pharmacists work full time. Some may choose to work part time. Many pharmacies are open at all hours so, some pharmacists work nights and weekends.]]> 2019-02-20 17:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/joslenarmstrong_stu/wvbiug07udoz/wish/333288445 Job Outlook joslenarmstrong_stu https://padlet.com/joslenarmstrong_stu/wvbiug07udoz/wish/333290711 - Employment of pharmacists is expected to grow 6 percent from 2016 to 2026.
- Demand is expected to increase for pharmacists in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Older people use more prescription medicines than younger people. Higher rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes will also lead to more use of prescription medications. 
- Employment of pharmacists at places like grocery stores, is expected to decline slightly as mail order and online pharmacy sales increase.

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