Pharmacist Health Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Pharmacist Do?
Pharmacists prepare, dispense, and provide prescriptions for, over the counter medication. They offer clinical information on medicines, report suspected adverse reactions, and provide personalised support to patients. Pharmacists formulate and test medications in laboratories, and store, preserve, and distribute them.
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The chemical aspects of identification and synthetic alteration of chemical entities as they relate to therapeutic use. The way various chemicals affect biological systems and how they can be integrated in drug development.
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Skills You Need to Become a Pharmacist
Essential Skills
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EssentialPharmaceutical Chemistry knowledge
The chemical aspects of identification and synthetic alteration of chemical entities as they relate to therapeutic use. The way various chemicals affect biological systems and how they can be integrated …
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EssentialPharmacology knowledge
Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialHygiene In A Health Care Setting knowledge
The procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical …
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EssentialBotany knowledge
The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.
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EssentialMicrobiology-Bacteriology knowledge
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialToxicology knowledge
The negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.
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EssentialAnalytical Chemistry knowledge
Instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quanitfy matter - the chemical components of natural and artificial materials and solutions.
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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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EssentialHuman Anatomy knowledge
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …
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EssentialPharmaceutical Technology knowledge
Pharmaceutical technology is the branch of pharmaceutics which deals with the technological design, development, manufacture, and evaluation of drugs and medicinal products.
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EssentialPhysics knowledge
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
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EssentialSales Strategies knowledge
The principles concerning customer behaviour and target markets with the aim of promotion and sales of a product or a service.
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EssentialInorganic Chemistry knowledge
The chemistry of substances that do not contain hydrocarbon radicals.
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EssentialPharmacy Law knowledge
The legal and other requirements associated with the pursuit of pharmacy activities.
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EssentialApplied Therapeutics Related To Medicines knowledge
Use of drugs and the method of their administration in the treatment of disease.
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EssentialMedicines knowledge
The medicines, their nomenclature and the substances used in the manufacture of medicines.
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EssentialOrganic Chemistry knowledge
The chemistry of compounds and substances containing carbon.
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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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EssentialApply Organisational Techniques skill
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
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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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EssentialCommunicate With Customers skill
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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EssentialComply With Legislation Related To Health Care skill
Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.
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EssentialComply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice skill
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EssentialContribute To Continuity Of Health Care skill
Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.
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EssentialDeal 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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EssentialDevelop 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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EssentialEducate 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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EssentialEmpathise With The Healthcare User skill
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EssentialEnsure Customer Focus skill
Attitude that puts customers at the centre of the business in all cases.
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EssentialEnsure Safety Of Healthcare Users skill
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
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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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EssentialFollow 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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EssentialInform 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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EssentialInteract With Healthcare Users skill
Communicate with clients and their carer's, with the patient's permission, to keep them informed about the clients' and patients' progress and safeguarding confidentiality.
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EssentialListen 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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EssentialManage Healthcare Users' Data skill
Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) …
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EssentialProcess 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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EssentialPromote 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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EssentialProvide Health Education skill
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.
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EssentialProvide Treatment Strategies For Challenges To Human Health skill
Identify possible treatment protocols for the challenges to human health within a given community in cases such as infectious diseases of high consequences at the global level.
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EssentialRefer Healthcare Users skill
Make referrals to other professionals, based on the healthcare user's requirements and needs, especially when recognising that additional healthcare diagnostics or interventions are required.
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EssentialRespond To Changing Situations In Health Care skill
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EssentialUse 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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EssentialWork In A Multicultural Environment In Health Care skill
Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.
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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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EssentialContribute To Public Health Campaigns skill
Contribute to local or national public health campaigns by evaluating health priorities, the government changes in regulations and advertising the new trends in relation to health care and prevention.
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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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EssentialEvaluate 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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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 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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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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EssentialManage The Logistics Of Medicinal Products skill
Ensure the storage, preservation and distribution of medicinal products at the wholesale stage.
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EssentialManufacture Medicines skill
Formulate and compound medicines performing pharmaceutical calculations, selecting the appropriate route of administration and dosage form for the medicine, the appropriate ingredients and excipients of the required quality standard, and …
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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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EssentialParticipate In Medical Inventory Control skill
Participate in inventory control and safe storage of materials and re-order supplies.
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EssentialPerform 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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EssentialPrepare Doses Of Medication According To Patient Needs skill
Ensure the patient receives the appropriate dose and form of medication.
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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 Medicines Information skill
Provide accurate, quality and safe information and advice to patients, the public and other healthcare professionals regarding medicines, advising them on the safe and rational use of medicines and devices …
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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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EssentialSupervise Pharmaceutical Staff skill
Oversee the work and mentoring of pharmacy technicians, students, interns and residents.
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EssentialTest Medicinal Products skill
Test medicinal products and their effects and interactions in a laboratory.
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OptionalPhytotherapy knowledge
The characteristics, the effects and the use of herbal medicines.
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OptionalMedical Devices knowledge
Equipment and devices used in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of medical issues. Medical devices cover a wide range of products, ranging from syringes and protheses to MRI machinery and …
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OptionalMedical Statistics knowledge
The methods used to summarise, collect, present, and interpret data in medical practice. The use of the obtained data to estimate and test hypotheses in the medical field.
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OptionalAccounting Techniques knowledge
The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.
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OptionalHomeopathy knowledge
The alternative medicine whereby pills or liquid mixtures containing only a little of an active ingredient (usually a plant or mineral) can treat a disease.
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OptionalPedagogy knowledge
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
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OptionalNutrition knowledge
The science that investigates the various substances and nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, tannins, anthocyanins, vitamins, and minerals) and their interaction in food products.
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OptionalRadiopharmaceuticals knowledge
The medication containing radioisotopes, used for treating cancer.
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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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OptionalEmploy Foreign Languages For Health-Related Research skill
Use foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.
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OptionalEmploy Foreign Languages In Care skill
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.
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OptionalOperate Cash Point skill
Count the money; balance cash drawer at the end of the shift; receive payments and process payment information; use scanning equipment.
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OptionalOperate Cash Register skill
Register and handle cash transactions by using point of sale register.
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OptionalRecruit Employees skill
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
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OptionalMaintain Medical Devices skill
Ensure all medical devices and appliances are properly stored and taken care of so they maintain their functionality and appearance.
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