Pharmacy Staff (Pharmacist)
やっきょくいん（やくざいし）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Pharmacists
Summary
A medical professional who dispenses based on prescriptions and provides guidance and management on the correct use of medications to patients.
Description
Pharmacy staff (pharmacists) perform prescription audits and dispensing at compounding pharmacies or drugstores, providing medication guidance, medication history management, and drug information to patients. They collaborate with other medical staff such as physicians and nurses to support safe and appropriate drug therapy. Recently, the scope of work has expanded to include online medication guidance and home-visit pharmacists.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society, pharmacy demand is stable and increasing. Expansion of business scope is anticipated, including strengthened community-based integrated care and online medication guidance.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Meticulous / Sincere / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Online Services / Part-time/Casual OK / Shift / Side Job OK
Career Path
Compounding Pharmacy Pharmacist → Drugstore Pharmacist → Hospital Pharmacist → Pharmaceutical Company Employment → Home-Visit Pharmacist → Chief Pharmacist
Required Skills
Dispensing Operations / Drug Information Provision / Medication Guidance / Medication History Management / Prescription Audit
Recommended Skills
Customer Service Etiquette / English Literature Comprehension / Kampo Medicine Knowledge / Medical Terminology Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dispensing errors can have a serious impact on patient health. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth information sharing with patients and medical staff is necessary. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because updates to knowledge of drugs and medical systems are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Dispensing procedures and medication guidance are standardized, with few opportunities to exercise creativity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves prolonged standing work, but little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Pharmacist License
Aliases
- Compounding Pharmacy Pharmacist
- Drugstore Pharmacist
Related Jobs
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Nurse
- Pharmaceutical Company Development Role
- Registered Seller