PharmD Career

Functional Skills

Functional Skills are essential skills that help individuals perform tasks effectively in everyday life, work, and education.

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Patient Counseling

Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

Compounding

Clinical Pharmacy Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Inventory Management

Pharmacovigilance

Research and Critical Appraisal

Healthcare Technology Proficiency

Soft Skills

Communication, teamwork, and critical thinking to ensure seamless project execution.

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Empathy and Compassion

Ethical Judgment

Time Management

Teamwork and Collaboration

Adaptability and Flexibility

Technical Skills

Technical Skills are specialized abilities and knowledge needed to perform specific tasks or functions.

Pharmaceutical Calculations

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD)

Compounding

Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

Clinical Pharmacy

Regulatory Affairs

Pharmacoeconomics

Pharmacy Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

Duties and Responsiblities

Task

95%

Dispense medications accurately, ensuring correct dosage and instructions for patients.

92%

Counsel patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and storage.

90%

Review and verify prescriptions for appropriateness and potential drug interactions.

88%

Collaborate with doctors and healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication therapy.

85%

Maintain accurate patient medication profiles and records.

82%

Manage pharmacy inventory, ensuring proper storage and preventing stockouts.

80%

Provide drug information to healthcare providers and patients.

78%

Participate in medication therapy management (MTM) programs.

75%

Monitor patient medication adherence and provide support.

72%

Compound medications when necessary, following strict guidelines.

70%

Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards.

68%

Educate pharmacy staff on new medications and best practices.

Work Activities

95%

Educating patients on medication usage, dosage, and potential side effects to ensure adherence and optimal health outcomes.

92%

Accurately dispensing prescribed medications, verifying dosages, and ensuring proper labeling for patient safety.

90%

Preparing customized medications by mixing ingredients according to specific prescriptions, meeting unique patient needs.

88%

Providing pharmaceutical care in clinical settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize drug therapy.

85%

Monitoring patients' drug therapies to identify and prevent adverse reactions, interactions, and therapeutic failures.

82%

Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

80%

Managing pharmacy operations, including inventory control, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance.

78%

Participating in pharmaceutical research and development to discover and improve medications.

75%

Ensuring compliance with pharmacy laws, regulations, and professional standards to maintain ethical practice.

72%

Participating in public health programs, such as vaccination campaigns and health screenings, to promote community wellness.

70%

Monitoring and reporting adverse drug events to ensure medication safety and improve patient outcomes.

68%

Teaching and mentoring pharmacy students to prepare the next generation of pharmacists.

Detailed Work Profile

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