Kampo Consultation Pharmacy Pharmacist
かんぽうそうだんやっきょくやくざいし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Pharmacists
Summary
Specialist who provides consultations on Kampo at Kampo pharmacies, proposes and compounds appropriate Kampo prescriptions tailored to customers' constitutions and symptoms.
Description
Kampo consultation pharmacy pharmacists carefully interview customers based on traditional Chinese medicine theory regarding their constitutions and symptoms, and design Kampo prescriptions from optimal combinations of crude drugs. In addition to compounding, they provide medication guidance and lifestyle advice to convey effective usage methods, and conduct ongoing follow-ups. They also handle Kampo prescriptions within insurance coverage, collaborate with medical institutions, and manage medication histories. Possessing highly specialized knowledge, they contribute to regional healthcare as health consultation windows.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing Kampo needs from aging population and growing health consciousness. With the combination of Western medicine and expansion of online consultation services, the need for highly specialized Kampo consultation pharmacists is forecasted to expand further.
Personality Traits
Curious and Inquisitive / Empathetic / Good Listener / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Face-to-Face Consultation / Full-time / Part-time Available / Shift
Career Path
Pharmacist (Newcomer) → Kampo Consultation Pharmacist → Chief Pharmacist → Store Supervisor → Independent Practice (Kampo Pharmacy)
Required Skills
Compounding Operations / Crude Drug Identification / Interviewing and Counseling / Kampo Compounding / Medication Guidance / Medication History Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Nutrition Knowledge / Chinese Medicine / Customer Negotiation / Pharmaceutical Administrative Procedures / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in compounding crude drugs is required. |
| Communication Skills | Because building trust with customers is important. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because daily acquisition of new Kampo prescriptions and crude drug knowledge is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly standing work, but excessive physical strength is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Society for Oriental Medicine Certified Kampo Pharmacist
- Pharmacist License
Aliases
- Kampo Pharmacist
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