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 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 Biology Doctor 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
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