CAREER
Salary Median (2020)
$128,710
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-3.3% (decline)
Most Common Level of Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
Clinical Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Pharmacist, Pharmacist in Charge (PIC), Pharmacy Informaticist, Registered Pharmacist, Staff Pharmacist
I verify all prescriptions that were typed in and filled by the technicians. I have to deal with multiple compliance, management, or clinical situations throughout the day. I counsel all patients who pick up new prescriptions or who have any questions. I coordinate patient care between doctors, nurses, recovery coaches, and patient assistance coordinators. I try to make many people happy and try to please a lot of conflicting interests at once.
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Doctoral or professional degree (65%)
Bachelor's degree
27%
Master's degree
6%
Doctoral or professional degree
65%
Other*
3%
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Suggested Path
Bachelor
English writing
Doctorate
Doctor of Pharmacy
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