Hospital Pharmacist Health Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Hospital Pharmacist Do?
Hospital pharmacists prepare, dispense and provide medication to patients in hospitals. They collaborate with healthcare personnel such as doctors and nurses to treat patients and also offer advice and information on medications.
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Where Do I Start?
Toxicology
The negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Hospital Pharmacist
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialToxicology knowledge
The negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.
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EssentialBiological Chemistry knowledge
Biological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialPharmacy Law knowledge
The legal and other requirements associated with the pursuit of pharmacy activities.
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EssentialMedicines knowledge
The medicines, their nomenclature and the substances used in the manufacture of medicines.
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EssentialPharmacognosy knowledge
The physical, chemical, biochemical and biological properties of medicines which have natural sources as an origin.
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EssentialPharmacokinetics knowledge
The body interaction with a specific drug after administration, the mechanisms of absorption and distribution and the substance chemical changes in the body.
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EssentialPharmacotherapy knowledge
The application of medicinal drugs used to treat diseases compared to surgical therapy.
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EssentialAccept Own Accountability skill
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialAdvise On Healthcare Users' Informed Consent skill
Ensure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.
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EssentialApply Context Specific Clinical Competences skill
Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope …
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EssentialApply Health Sciences skill
Apply a broad range of bio-medical, psycho-social, organisational, educational, and societal aspects of health, disease, and healthcare to improve healthcare services and to improve quality of life.
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EssentialCommunicate Effectively In Healthcare skill
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
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EssentialFollow Clinical Guidelines skill
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
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EssentialWork In Multidisciplinary Health Teams skill
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
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EssentialCheck Information On Prescriptions skill
Verify the information on prescriptions from patients or from the doctor`s office ensuring that it is complete and accurate.
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EssentialCounsel Healthcare Users On Medicines skill
Discuss and agree with healthcare users on the appropriate use of medicines, providing the healthcare user with sufficient information to assure the safe and proper use of the medicine.
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EssentialDispense Medicines skill
Review and dispense medicines and validate prescriptions ensuring that they are authentic, correctly interpreted and in line with legal requirements, selecting the correct medicine, strength and pharmaceutical form in accordance …
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EssentialEnsure Pharmacovigilance skill
Report on the adverse reactions of pharmaceutical products to the competent authorities.
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EssentialEnsure The Appropriate Supply In Pharmacy skill
Guarantee the correct distribution of the pharamacy products.
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EssentialMaintain Adequate Medication Storage Conditions skill
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for medication.
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EssentialMaintain Pharmacy Records skill
Maintain the required pharmacy records such as files, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, and registries of narcotics, poisons, and controlled drugs.
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EssentialManage Medical Supply Chains skill
Ensure that medicines are stored in appropriate facilities and environmental conditions to ensure stability, quality and safety of the medicinal product over its shelf life, storing medicines in a safe, …
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EssentialManage Patient Medicines skill
Monitor medicines use and patient adherence to ensure positive clinical outcomes are achieved and patient needs are met.
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EssentialObtain Healthcare User's Medical Status Information skill
Gather healthcare user information through various sources such as questioning the healthcare user, caregiver, or healthcare professional to obtain information on the patient`s health and social status, and interpreting records …
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EssentialPrepare Medication From Prescription skill
Prepare the pharmaceutical form of medicinal products according to the prescription received from the medical doctor.
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EssentialProvide Pharmaceutical Advice skill
Provide information and advice on medicinal products such as the appropriate use, the adverse reactions and the interactions with other medications.
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EssentialProvide Specialist Pharmaceutical Care skill
Provide specialised personalised support for patients who administer their own medication.
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Optional Skills (5 of 18 displayed)
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OptionalPhysics knowledge
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
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OptionalApplied Therapeutics Related To Medicines knowledge
Use of drugs and the method of their administration in the treatment of disease.
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OptionalConduct Health Related Research skill
Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.
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OptionalDeal With Emergency Care Situations skill
Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.
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OptionalDevelop A Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship skill
Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.
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OptionalEducate On The Prevention Of Illness skill
Offer evidence-based advice on how to avoid ill health, educate and advise individuals and their carers on how to prevent ill health and/or be able to advise how to improve …
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OptionalFollow Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health Procedures skill
Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in …
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OptionalInform Policy Makers On Health-Related Challenges skill
Provide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in the benefit of communities.
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OptionalListen Actively skill
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …
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OptionalPrescribe Medication skill
Prescribe medications, when indicated, for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to the client`s needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within scope of practice.
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OptionalProcess Medical Insurance Claims skill
Contact the patient`s health insurance company and submit the appropriate forms with information on the patient and treatment.
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OptionalPromote Inclusion skill
Promote inclusion in health care and social services and respect diversity of beliefs, culture, values and preferences, keeping in mind the importance of equality and diversity issues.
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OptionalProvide Health Education skill
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.
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OptionalUse E-Health And Mobile Health Technologies skill
Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.
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OptionalEvaluate Scientific Data Concerning Medicines skill
Evaluate scientific data concerning medicines in order to be able to provide appropriate information to patients on that basis.
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OptionalManage Medication Safety Issues skill
Take action to prevent, minimise, resolve and follow-up medicines related problems, maintaining and contributing to a reporting system of pharmacovigilance.
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OptionalPerform Therapeutic Drug Monitoring skill
Select the appropriate laboratory tests for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and interpret tests to determine whether a drug is producing its desired therapeutic effect in order to use the analysis in …
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OptionalTest Medicinal Products skill
Test medicinal products and their effects and interactions in a laboratory.
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