Community Pharmacy Pharmacist
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Pharmacists
Summary
A professional who dispenses medications, provides medication guidance, manages medication histories, etc., based on prescriptions from medical institutions.
Description
Community pharmacy pharmacists receive prescriptions issued by medical institutions, perform insurance dispensing procedures, prepare and package medications, provide medication guidance, check for side effects and drug interactions, manage medication histories, and conduct home visit medication management. They may also be involved in selling OTC medications and pharmacy operations. They share information with local physicians and nurses, supporting patient medication safety and health as members of the healthcare team.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of home and community care due to aging population, and advancements in ICT such as dispensing robots and online medication guidance, work efficiency will improve. Demand for pharmacists remains stable, and expansion of roles is expected.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Good team player / Meticulous attention to detail / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Pharmacist → Chief Pharmacist → Pharmacy Manager → Area Manager → Independent Practice
Required Skills
Dispensing Technique / Medication Guidance / Medication History Management / Pharmaceutical Knowledge / Prescription Reading
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Drug Information Provision / Drug Knowledge / Home Care Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to accurately judge the patient's prescription content and drug interactions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dispensing errors can have a serious impact on patients' health. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with diverse patients and medical staff. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is necessary to keep up with new drugs and legal amendments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is primarily routine, and new idea generation is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Pharmacist License
Aliases
- Dispensing Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Pharmacist
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- Home Care Pharmacist
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Company Pharmacist