Pharmacist, Taka rongoā
Also known as
- Clinical pharmacist, community pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, industrial pharmacist, health service pharmacist
Pharmacists provide a range of clinical services including vaccinations, minor ailment consultations, and reviewing the suitability of medicines. They also prepare and dispense prescription medicines, provide information to patients, and may sell retail health care products.
2:53 mins
Your pay could be
$77K
Lower
$96K to $133K
Most common
$151K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Pharmacists
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours, weekends and be on call
- usually work in pharmacies and hospitals
- need to be accurate, methodical and communicate well
Tasks
- Verify accuracy of patient information.
- Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
- Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
- Maintain medical facility records.
- Determine protocols for medical procedures.
- Prepare medications or medical solutions.
- Collaborate with health care professionals to plan or provide treatment.
- Advise medical personnel regarding health care issues.
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
- Order medical supplies or equipment.
You need a qualification to become a pharmacist.
You need
- to complete a 1-year internship
- an Annual Practising Certificate
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
Te Pou Whakamana Kaimatū o Aotearoa
Phone Number,04 495 0330
enquiries@pharmacycouncil.org.nz
https://www.pharmacycouncil.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
Loading...
Loading job adsOther career ideas in Specialist health and therapyĒtahi atu huatau aramahi i Hauora mātanga me te haumanu,
Showing career ideas 1-4 of 19
Guides, Ngā aratohu
1 of 3