Pharmacist (Hospital Pharmacy)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Pharmacists
Summary
A professional affiliated with a medical institution who dispenses and manages pharmaceuticals based on physicians' prescriptions, and provides medication guidance and safety management to patients.
Description
Pharmacists working in hospital pharmacies perform dispensing tasks based on physicians' prescriptions, manage medication histories, and provide medication guidance to patients. They also handle the preparation of injectable agents such as anticancer drugs used within the hospital, inventory management, provision of drug information, and participation in team medicine. To optimize drug therapy and ensure safety, they collaborate with other professions to monitor treatment efficacy and side effects, and are required to continuously acquire the latest pharmaceutical knowledge.
Future Outlook
With an aging society and the expansion of home medical care, the expertise of hospital pharmacists and their contributions to team medicine will be increasingly demanded. Business efficiency improvements using ICT and AI, and a shift toward clinical duties are progressing, and the role of pharmacists is expected to become even more advanced in the future.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Excellent communication skills / Good listener / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / In-hospital training / Night shifts / Shift work / Team system
Career Path
Pharmacist (Hospital) → Chief Pharmacist → Clinical Pharmacist → Pharmaceutical Company Quality Control → Independent Pharmacist
Required Skills
Inventory Management / Medication Counseling / Medication History Management / Prescription Dispensing
Recommended Skills
Aseptic Preparation of Injections / Electronic Medical Records Operation / Reading English Literature / Ward Duties
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically evaluate medication histories and prescription contents and select appropriate drugs. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to prevent dispensing errors. |
| Communication Skills | To smoothly share information with patients and the medical team and build trust. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To continuously update knowledge on new drugs and pharmaceutical information. |
| Problem Solving | To assess and address risks of side effects and interactions. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with the medical team and support treatment. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required for standard dispensing tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Pharmacist License
Aliases
- Dispensing Pharmacist
- Hospital Pharmacist
Related Jobs
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Community Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Company Quality Control