Pharmacist (General)
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.
At a Glance
Pharmacist (General) earns an average of $108,576/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Coordinating, Communication.
$108,576/yr
Bachelor's degree
1 years
15
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Pharmacists
Median Wage
$137,480/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.6%
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
Project Management
Medicare
Medicaid
Managed Care
Therapeutic Interventions
Pharmaceuticals
Account Management
Drug Utilization Review
Medical Insurance Claims
Data Management
Claims Processing
Medical Prescription
Business Process
Pharmacy Experience
Project Coordination
Medication Dispensation
Financial Analysis
Drug Interaction
Clinic Management Systems
Ad Hoc Reporting
Common Skills (10)
Customer Service
Coordinating
Communication
Program Management
Management
Operations
Timelines
Sales
Interpersonal Communications
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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