Salary Range
$110,000 – $160,000
Job Outlook
3% growth through 2032
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Work Settings
Onsite
About This Career
Pharmacists dispense prescription medications, counsel patients on proper drug use, and collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy and ensure patient safety.
Top Skills
Medication therapy managementDrug interaction analysisPatient counselingImmunizationPharmacy informaticsCompounding
Typical Responsibilities
- Dispense prescription medications accurately
- Counsel patients on medication use and side effects
- Review prescriptions for drug interactions
- Collaborate with physicians on therapy optimization
- Administer vaccinations
- Manage pharmacy inventory and compliance
Common Certifications
✓ Pharmacist License✓ Immunization Certified✓ BCPS✓ MTM Certified
Career Progression
1
Staff Pharmacist
0-3 years experience
2
Clinical Pharmacist
3-7 years experience
3
Pharmacy Manager
7-12 years experience
4
Director of Pharmacy
12+ years experience
ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume
PharmDmedication therapy managementdrug interactionspatient counselingimmunizationspharmacy informatics
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Hiring Industries
Retail PharmaciesHospitalsSpecialty PharmaciesPBMsLong-Term Care
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