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Why hire a pharmacist? ↓

Skills to look for ↓

Resources for hiring ↓

You might hire a pharmacist to:

  • Dispense prescribed drugs and medicines to patients 

  • Design and deliver high-quality clinical programs to healthcare staff and physicians across the organization

  • Communicate important pharmacological information to staff, physicians, and patients

  • Ease patient adherence to treatment protocols by delivering proper education, instruction, and encouragement

  • Ensure patient health and safety by adhering to all health codes, laws, and regulations

  • Increase the efficiency of the organization’s pharmacy department

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Required skills and qualifications  Preferred skills and qualifications  
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution Prior experience designing instructional/educational clinical programming
Prior experience working in a pharmacy environment Extensive customer service experience and proven satisfaction rates
Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
Proven track record of adhering to all local, state, and federal regulations  
Valid state licensure and certifications  
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