Interested in a career as a hospital pharmacist? Look no further! This article will give you the main requirements, job duties, and tips and advice on how you can find a job as a hospital pharmacist. The article will also give you information on what you can expect from your salary.

To become a registered pharmacist, you will need to go to a pharmacy school that is accredited. The PCAT exam may be required to enter a school and most pharmacy schools have 4 years of education and include internships. After graduation, you will need to take the NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensing Examination) and law exam (usually MPJE or Multi-State Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination) to obtain a license to practice pharmacy. After completing the entire process, you will have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree along with a state license.

In the hospital, pharmacists work with health professionals to provide accurate medications and dosages. Some even spend time visiting patients with doctors to recommend treatment options. The goal is to minimize side effects and cure patients. Sometimes a hospital pharmacist can also mix medications (intravenous creams and mixes). Depending on the hospital, some pharmacists may also need to counsel patients to ensure safe and effective medication management. Many pharmacists also supervise pharmacy technicians to complete all tasks quickly and efficiently. Leadership skills are essential for this job.

Pharmacists require experience before they can enter a hospital pharmacy. You should try to get an internship at a hospital while you are in school to get used to the hospital environment and get pharmacy training before applying for a job. Networking with other pharmacists and health professionals will also give you a better chance of getting a job. Also, it is helpful to go through a 2-year residency program after pharmacy school to be more competitive in the job market.

Career prospects for hospital pharmacists are excellent. Pharmacists are required by many countries to dispense medications and the job is protected from downturns and downturns because it is part of the healthcare industry. Wages are high and can exceed $50 per hour or more than $100,000 per year.

Although it takes a lot of effort to become a hospital pharmacist, the career is rewarding and the end result is well worth it.