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Pharmacist
Occupation Code: 2262
Alternative titles: Dispensing Chemist, Community Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Industrial Pharmacist, Principal Pharmacist, Managing Pharmacist
Job description and duties
Pharmacists prepare, mix and dispense prescribed medicines and provide information and advice to customers or patients. A Pharmacist is typically expected to:
• Understand patient/customer needs by interpreting and evaluating the information provided
• Dispense prescriptions after verifying that they are suitable and accurate
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of medicinal products
• Present the patient with information regarding the medication’s use, side effects, dosage and storage
• Carry out record keeping duties in line with legal requirements
• Purchase medicines, maintain stock and store medical products in the correct manner
• Implement safe medicine handling, storing
and packaging procedures
• Remain up-to-date with the latest research
and advancements
• Supervise staff, which may include
Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants, Pharmacy Sales Assistants and Pharmacy students (where applicable)
• Liaise with other Pharmacists, Doctors and other health professionals
• Promote health, well-being and disease prevention and educate patients/customers
• Participate in the training, teaching and supervision of new employees and students (where applicable)
• Participate in research projects
Work environment
Pharmacists may work in the public and private sector in a wide range of settings including hospitals, community pharmacies, pharmaceutical administrative institutions, pharmaceutical products importers and distributors and in the pharmaceutical industry.
Pharmacists typically work on a full-time basis. Part-time opportunities may be available, especially in community pharmacies. Depending on the setting, Pharmacists may be required to work Sundays and public holidays.
Community Pharmacists may own and manage their own pharmacy.
Occupation data
Number of employees (2017)
591
Share of foreigners (2017)
2%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+14%
Median Pay (per annum)
€23,100
Occupational Handbook 2018
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