How to Get a Job in Pharmacy - The PathMatch Guide

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A Day in the Life

A Pharmacist specializes in the usages of medicine and has a thorough knowledge of composition of drugs. Pharmacists are often asked to choose and administer drugs that lead to the healthiest and best results for a patient. Pharmacists typically spend a lot of time measuring drugs for prescriptions and calculating the correct dosage amount given a patient’s gender, age, and weight.

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Growth Path

Junior-Level
Mid-Level
Mid-Senior Level
Senior-Level

Skills You'll Need

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to understand complex scientific information
High levels of responsibility and trustworthiness
Superb management and organizational skills

Industries You'll Work In

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Teams You'll Work With

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Demand for Talent

There is expected to be a 5.6% increase in the availability of jobs within the pharmaceutical industry
However, demand for aspiring pharmacists tends to be fairly modest, so competition for these roles is expected

Compensation

$85K-$120K

Junior-Level

$120K-$145K

Mid-Level

$145K-$180K

Mid-Senior Level

$180K+

Senior-Level

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Work/Life Balance Score

Work/life balance is when someone equally prioritizes their career and their personal life. This balance can vary greatly from one career to the next.

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Job Stability Score

Job stability is about more than your experience and career. As industries decline, so do the jobs in them.

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Prestige Score

Job stability is about more than your experience and career. As industries decline, so do the jobs in them.

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