Pharmacist (Pharmaceutical Sales)
やくざいし（いやくひんはんばい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Pharmacists
Summary
Pharmacists (Pharmaceutical Sales) are medical professionals who provide appropriate drug therapy to patients through dispensing, sales of over-the-counter medicines, and medication counseling.
Description
Pharmacists (Pharmaceutical Sales) are specialists who perform prescription dispensing and sales of general medicines at medical institutions, insurance pharmacies, drugstores, etc., and provide medication counseling and explanations of side effects to patients. They verify prescription contents, conduct dispensing and dispensing audits, manage medication histories, and provide effective and safe drug therapy. They also handle consultations on OTC pharmaceuticals, inventory management, and ordering tasks, collaborate with physicians and nurses to participate in team medicine, and contribute to health maintenance across a wide range of age groups through health consultations and advice on over-the-counter drugs for local residents.
Future Outlook
With the aging population, expansion of home healthcare, and promotion of community comprehensive care, opportunities are increasing not only for dispensing but also for home support and participation in team medicine. Advances in ICT adoption and task specialization are expected to maintain stable demand for highly specialized pharmacists.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Excellent communication skills / Meticulous attention to detail / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispensing pharmacy employment / Drugstore employment / Hospital employment / Part-time / Shift work
Career Path
Hospital Pharmacist → Dispensing Pharmacy Pharmacist → Drugstore Pharmacist → Area Manager/Supervisor → Pharmaceutical Company MR/Quality Control Pharmacist
Required Skills
Medication Counseling / Medication History Management / Pharmaceutical Inventory Management / Prescription Dispensing
Recommended Skills
Counseling (OTC) / English (Technical Literature Reading) / Generic Drug Knowledge / ICT Utilization (Electronic Medication History)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To accurately assess prescription contents and drug interactions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dispensing errors directly impact patient safety. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth information sharing with patients and healthcare workers is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous adaptation to new drugs and changes in laws and regulations is necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Because precise judgment is needed for medication histories and side effect responses, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work is based on guidelines and manuals, creative thinking is limited. |
Related Qualifications
- Pharmacist License
Aliases
- Dispensing Pharmacist
- Drugstore Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Pharmacist
Related Jobs
- Dispensing Clerk
- Pharmaceutical Company MR
- Registered Seller