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Learn about the rewarding career of a pharmacist, from the necessary skills and education to the tasks involved at work. Discover salary ranges and career growth opportunities in this healthcare profession.
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Ms. Baxa’s Class 2009 Career Fair Gold Medal Winner
Pharmacist By Joe Samuel Treeline Elementary Career Fair 2009
Skills, Abilities And Interests • To be a Pharmacist, it is important to: • Be good in science and math • Enjoy helping people • Understand peoples needs • Understand medicine
Education And Training • Pharmacists must have a license in medicine in the state they work in. • They must study for about 6 years. • They must go to college and pharmacy school, to become a pharmacist. • Plus you must pass a test. • A college degree is required.
Classes To Take In College • Math • Science • Chemistry • Medicine • Pharmacy
What Do You Do At Work? • Sometimes they mix the medicine themselves. • They hand the medicine out to the people who need it, and tell them how to use it correctly. • It might come as a routine to some people. • They usually work with other people.
Salary • The middle half of all pharmacists is between $83,000 and $108,000 per year. • One of the lowest pay is about $65,000 per year • One of the highest is about $120,000 per year. • The amount you get depends on where you work. • If you work in New York, you’ll have a better pay than if you live in Lee High.