Medicine is essential to better healthcare today. The satisfaction when helping others has encouraged me on to pursue a career in pharmacy. The development of science within recent years intrigues me, informing me of the contributions to the advancements in medicine being made continually such as with current diseases including the Ebola outbreak. Various countries around the world have united to find a drug to suppress the virus. A drug named Brincidofovir has shown its impact on inhibiting it thus is being administered to sufferers. Pharmacy is a combination of biological and chemical aspects of science providing quality care to patients hence is a perfect aspiration for me.
Studying chemistry has provided me with analytical skills which would be beneficial when furthering my studies. Aspirin is a dependent drug manufactured by ethanoic anhydride and salicylic acid; medicine would be incomplete without these chemicals available today allowing drug manufacture. Pharmacy is based on working with drugs therefore I aim to develop pre-existing knowledge via entering this field. Biology has caused appreciation of assimilation of the body at cellular level. Learning how various
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I dealt with customers, completed prescriptions and attended to phone calls. It allowed me to interact with a diverse demographic developing my interpersonal skills immensely. I also arranged experience at a GP and Dentist which showed me the interaction required with a pharmacist to provide the best healthcare. The role of a pharmacist varies from helping drug addicts to those mentally unwell through consultation as well as dispensing medicine to the public. It is an emotionally challenging and precise role hence a pharmacy can only run smoothly via communication, teamwork and dedication which I successfully displayed being
This evidence can be seen from the results of Mott’s study. 94.1% of pharmacists surveyed responded that they wanted the same or less dispensing in their jobs, while 61.9% wanted more time for consultation. This increase in patient-centered care has been shown to reduce stress and increase job satisfaction among pharmacists. In Munger, 57% of pharmacists thought about quitting their position at least yearly and approximately 50% of respondents stated they intended to look for a new position. As job satisfaction continues to decrease among pharmacists, it is important for management to be aware of these trends and take appropriate action to improve pharmacists’ work environment and promote patient
This introduced a different side of the pharmacy field where a strong interaction with the public is substantial. As a pharmacy techician, I worked to support pharmacists in greeting patients with prescription orders, processing insurance paperwork, and answering questions and requests. I learned to be patient and resourceful, but constrained in my ability to give medical advice as often times patients ask for advice. Also, this job allowed me the opportunity to learn from pharmacists as they prepare prescriptions, provide advices to doctors and help patients with the most cost effective medications. Nonetheless, the most rewarding aspect of this job has been my ability to assist patients and conversing with them on personal level, ranging from trivial topics like how their days go or casual chats about the recent daily events, to their history of medical troubles. This job has definitely provided me with the real-world experience needed to be successful in the pharmacy field and improved my customer service
When you ask people what you think when word “pharmacist” come to your mind? They often say pharmacist have to deal with variety of legal drugs. From my personal opinion, when I hear the word “Pharmacist”, I think of helping others. This inspiration came from my Health Science class I took in twelve grade. Until senior year of my high school, I did not know what I wanted to be. But it all changed, after my first shadowing experience at pharmacist station. There I learn about what exactly the pharmacist career is about, what are some of the equipments used in the field and how I can contribute the knowledge I receive here to help others.
In addition to improving my skills, I was able to gain knowledge on many instruments that are used to for the services that the pharmacy provides. This role has involved working with vulnerable people such as young adults, the elderly, children and disability; thus I am able to communicate effectively and with flair with patients. Carrying out these tasks gave me a taster of working in the environment. It advanced my attentiveness in mental health and the different physical health disorders. Thus reinforcing my interests of healthcare and has making me well-aware of the reality of health
Internal Medicine has always been my number one choice for residency. It offers constant intellectual challenges, imparts a vast ocean of medical knowledge and ultimately establishes a strong relationship with the patient. The vast diversity of challenging clinical conditions, degree of illness, medical procedures, continual advances in treatment and the ability to cure diseases is what appeals me the most .
Pharmacists have a very tedious job because it requires a lot of attention to detail. Pharmacists dispense drugs and provide information to the patients about medication. Not only do they provide information to patients about side effects, but also they inform physicians of the ever-changing selection of drugs and dosage. Weighing, measuring, mixing drugs, finding the identity and purity, and strength of medications is also an important part of the job. Pharmacists must be sure not to dispense drugs that will have a negative reaction to the other medications that the patient may already be taking. Pharmacists work in clean, well-lighted, and well-ventilated areas. They work with dangerous materials and sterile pharmaceutical products, which require them to wear gloves and masks. Many full time, salaried pharmacists work at least about forty hours per week. Community pharmacists research and dispense information and help for diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation, and high blood pressure....
The first role of communication in the pharmacy I think is important is having strong customer service skills. When the patient walks up to the counter or the drive-thru to drop off a prescription, we as pharmacy technicians need to be able to provide great customer services skills so that the patients have trust in that there medication will be filled correctly and in timely order. We must communicate with the patients to make sure that all there information and insurance information is correct in the patient profile so we know and they know that they are going to get the correct
Since my early schooling days, science and mathematics have always fascinated me given that all components of the world are explained on the basis of these disciplines. In this regard, Pharmacy which is based on Chemistry and Mathematics has interested me a great deal as it has direct impacts on our daily lives. The more I have become familiar with the chemistry and mathematics knowledge involved in pharmacy, the more I have appreciated its significance in improving the lives of people in the community. Out of the many careers that one would opt to pursue, Pharmacy has stood out as the career that will enable me serve the society more directly and have a real impact in the quality of peoples’ lives by touching their health. In addition, I love a career that is challenging and one that I will be involved in even in old age. In this case, Pharmacy offers me this opportunity. My interest in Pharmacy has also developed from my personal health experiences and becoming aware of its expansiveness. Every time I have had to take medicine to cure an illness, I have become more interested to know how drugs are made and how the drug components work in the human body to alleviate pain and restore health. I desire to pursue a career in Pharmacy so as to gain practical experience in these aspects of research.
The importance of the becoming a pharmacist should not be about what the career can give a person in monetary value or the amount of accolades one receives. Instead, the career should be about saving and improving human lives and serving the public. Pharmacists keep people healthy, make them feel better, and try to help the public live longer and happier lives as long as possible. From small infant children to the elderly, everyone needs pharmaceutical care. Sometimes it can be a matter of life and death if medication is not available to the public. Pharmacy as a career would be a wise decision if a person could withstand the amount of education the profession entails.
I consider myself to be very good at communicating and interacting with people from various backgrounds. This skill is very important for pharmacists as they have to be able to communicate with their customers effectively. I am a hardworking student who always strives for the best; I believe that once you have your mind set on something you want to do, nothing can stop you from achieving your goals; it is all about hard work and determination, which I believe I have in
When many people think of pharmacists, they envision people in white coats behind counters counting pills. In reality, however, pharmacists play a much larger and more important role in the health care field. Pharmacists act as an important intermediate between doctors and patients and they are expected to be drug experts. They ensure that the medication the physician is prescribing is safe, effective, and appropriate. They help educate patients about how to take their medications, what their drugs are doing, and why it is important to be compliant and take their prescriptions as they are told.
I pleased to apply to the PharmD program as the program is one area that corresponds to my career dreams. Being part of this program gives one the opportunity to gain an excellent experience in working and collaborating with various health care providers in the ward. But more importantly, it facilitates a practical environment in dealing more closely with patients. Hence, it helps to provide the ultimate health care services to patients. Also, it permits me to carry on gaining different knowledge, skills, and values in addition to those I have already developed during my undergraduate studies. My interest in being a clinical pharmacist was first aroused during my SPEP rotation in the hospital setting where I was really impressed with the role of clinical pharmacists who provide a consistent process of patient care with healthcare teams to maintain the appropriateness, effectiveness and safety of the medication use. Unlike a pharmacist, a clinical pharmacist has a more diversified responsibilities and closeness to direct patient care. Moreover, provides
First, here is some important background information about Pharmacists. A Pharmacist is someone who is trained and licensed to distribute medicinal drugs and to advise on their use. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook Pharmacists do all of the following: "Fill prescriptions, verify proper amounts of medication to give to patients, check whether the prescription will interact negatively with other drugs that a patient is taking or conditions the patient has, instruct patients on how to and when to take a prescribed medicine, Advise patients on potential side effects they may experience from taking the medicine, Advise patients about general health topics, such as diet, exercise, managing stress, and on other issues, such as what equipment or supplies would be best for a health problem, Keep records and do other administrative tasks, Complete insurance forms and work with insurance companies to be sure that patients get the medicine they need, Teach other healthcare practitioners about proper medication therapies for patients, and lastly oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists training."() Some pharmacists participate in compounding, where they create medications by mixing ingredients themselves. Pharmacists tha...
Firstly, the main role of a pharmacist is to dispense medicines to their patients according to the prescription given. Before this, they have to ensure that they delivering the right drug, the strength and dosage of the medicine are appropriate, as well as ensuring the medication is safety and can work effectively in the human body. (Swanson, 2005)
Like every career, pharmacists have certain qualities and skills. I feel that I fit many qualities of pharmacists, including an attention to detail, communication skills, and science and mathematic skills. I have also been a perfectionist, paying attention to each detail of my work. This is what helped me stay organized throughout high school, and earn a 4.021 cumulative GPA. Pharmacists must be detail-orientated to ensure their patients receive the right dosage, amount, and type of medication. An error in this could harm the patient, therefore breaking the Hippocratic oath. Furthermore, a pharmacist must pay attention to the patient’s other prescriptions and medical history to avoid any negative reactions. Next, I have earned strong customer service and communication skills from my job at Fareway Food Stores. Since I earned this job in May 2012, I have made it one of my goals to assist and brighten the day of my customers. As a pharmacist, I would need strong communication skills with my patients to fit them with the best prescription possible. Additionally, I would counsel them on the directions of their mediation, any potential side affects, and how to add new medications into their lifestyle with the least amount of stress. Apart from my patients, I would have to communicate my with pharmacy technicians and any interns I may have, as well as insurance companies. Lastly, I feel I have natural abilities in science and mathematics. I