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However, following the industrial revolution, the growth in science allowed for significant development in medical labs that served the purpose of producing medical drugs. Thus, this notable insurgence or period of growth in history paved the path for the practice of pharmacy to become its own separate professional field in the mid-nineteenth century, and, more specifically, allowed individuals to pursue a healthcare career referred to as a Pharmacist. Since then, Pharmacists have been referred to as highly-skilled and trusted medication experts who specialize in the preparation, properties, effects, interactions and use of medicines.  \nPharmacists perform a variety of tasks associated with medications on a daily basis. Each task practiced by a pharmacist is unique to the respective case they’re dealing with as each patient has his or her specific instructions in terms of prescriptions or immunizations. The following is a general list of duties that pertain to all pharmacists:  \n●  Prescriptions: fill and dispense prescriptions and verify instructions from prescribing physician regarding the proper medication intake; however, in the state of an unclear prescription from a physician, pharmacist must clarify and communicate with the prescribing individual  \n●  Immunizations: Give flu shots and, in most states, other vaccinations (COVID-19)  \n●  Ensure Patient’s Safety: check whether prescriptions will interact negatively with other drugs that a patient is taking or any medical conditions the patient has; Advise patients about general health topics, such as diet, exercise, and  \nSudula, Clinical Specialty 3  \nmanaging stress, and on other issues, such as what equipment or supplies would be best to treat a health problem  \n●  Manage Staff & Administrative Tasks: Oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in training (interns); keep patient files up to date, making sure needed products are stocked and required reports get generated and filed  \n●  Educate Health Provider Colleagues: inform doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers about new medications and drug therapy protocols  \nPharmacists have the opportunity to become board certified in a specialty area of pharmacy (e.g. Oncology Pharmacy, Pediatric Pharmacy, Nuclear Pharmacy, etc. ), therefore, the scope of job duties for Pharmacists is not limited to the list above. Additionally, the recent COVID-19 pandemic has added Covid Testing to the list of Pharmacist duties.  \nThere are numerous employment characteristics that make a prudent and exceptional pharmacist. The three most important and necessary attributes of a successful pharmacist are communication skills, detail orientation, and leadership. As a pharmacist, there is constant back-and-forth communication between prescribers and patients, thus, communication skills are an asset to pharmacists. In addition, the primary duty of a pharmacist is to dispense and fill prescriptions. This duty requires one to be thoroughly detail-oriented as it must be done carefully without mistakes to avoid confusion. Furthermore, a pharmacist must be a leader. To elaborate, as a pharmacist overlooks the entirety of the pharmacy, he or she must be able to take initiative, keep colleagues on task and have a sense of authority.  \nSudula, Clinical Specialty 4  \nEducation, Training, Career-Related Data, etc.  \nTo become a pharmacist, one must complete all the necessary education requirements that typically take about six to seven years. First, an individual must earn a bachelor’s degree in a field associated with science and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree – credentialing requirement. There are two ","cbCailrCH8IWSdnG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailrCH8IWSdnG","pdf",217913,12,"English","# Career Summary\n## Pharmacists as Medication Experts\n## Core Pharmacist Duties\n## Key Attributes for Success\n## Education and Training Requirements\n## Licensing and Texas Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What are the main daily duties of a pharmacist?\",\"answer\":\"Pharmacists fill and dispense prescriptions, verify physician instructions, clarify unclear orders, provide immunizations, check for harmful drug interactions and patient conditions, manage records and staffing, and educate other health providers.\"},{\"question\":\"What skills are emphasized for a successful pharmacist?\",\"answer\":\"Communication skills, detail orientation, and leadership are highlighted as the three most important attributes, since pharmacists coordinate between prescribers and patients and must work carefully to avoid medication errors.\"},{\"question\":\"What education and training is required to become a pharmacist?\",\"answer\":\"Becoming a pharmacist typically takes about six to seven years, starting with a bachelor’s degree and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). 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