HealthcareISCO 2262
Hospital pharmacist
Hospital pharmacists prepare, dispense and provide medication to patients in hospitals. They collaborate with healthcare personnel such as doctors and nurses to treat patients and also offer advice and information on medications.
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Rate 5 of the 27 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
check information on prescriptions
manage hospital-acquired infections
provide anti-cancer medical treatment
counsel healthcare users on medicines
obtain healthcare user's medical status information
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (27)
biological chemistrybiological chemistryBiological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.pharmacy lawpharmacy lawThe legal and other requirements associated with the pursuit of pharmacy activities.pharmacognosypharmacognosyThe physical, chemical, biochemical and biological properties of medicines which have natural sources as an origin.toxicologytoxicologyThe negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.pharmacotherapypharmacotherapyThe application of medicinal drugs used to treat diseases compared to surgical therapy.check information on prescriptionscheck information on prescriptionsVerify the information on prescriptions from patients or from the doctor`s office ensuring that it is complete and accurate.manage hospital-acquired infectionsmanage hospital-acquired infectionsDiagnose and treat infections developed in a hospital environment.provide anti-cancer medical treatmentprovide anti-cancer medical treatmentDetermine the cancer treatment appropriate for the patient, considering chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted therapy such as immunotherapy.counsel healthcare users on medicinescounsel healthcare users on medicinesDiscuss and agree with healthcare users on the appropriate use of medicines, providing the healthcare user with sufficient information to assure the safe and proper use of the medicine.obtain healthcare user's medical status informationobtain healthcare user's medical status informationGather healthcare user information through various sources such as questioning the healthcare user, caregiver, or healthcare professional to obtain information on the patient`s health and social statu...provide specialist pharmaceutical careprovide specialist pharmaceutical careProvide specialised personalised support for patients who administer their own medication.dispense medicinesdispense medicinesReview and dispense medicines and validate prescriptions ensuring that they are authentic, correctly interpreted and in line with legal requirements, selecting the correct medicine, strength and pharm...ensure the appropriate supply in pharmacyensure the appropriate supply in pharmacyGuarantee the correct distribution of the pharamacy products.maintain adequate medication storage conditionsmaintain adequate medication storage conditionsMaintain proper storage and security conditions for medication. Comply with standards and regulations.advise on poisoning incidentsadvise on poisoning incidentsAdvise patients or other medical staff on how to handle overdose and poisoning intake in the most efficient manner.provide pharmaceutical adviceprovide pharmaceutical adviceProvide information and advice on medicinal products such as the appropriate use, the adverse reactions and the interactions with other medications.communicate in healthcarecommunicate in healthcareCommunicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.manage medical supply chainsmanage medical supply chainsEnsure that medicines are stored in appropriate facilities and environmental conditions to ensure stability, quality and safety of the medicinal product over its shelf life, storing medicines in a saf...advise on healthcare users' informed consentadvise on healthcare users' informed consentEnsure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.ensure pharmacovigilanceensure pharmacovigilanceReport on the adverse reactions of pharmaceutical products to the competent authorities.adhere to organisational guidelinesadhere to organisational guidelinesAdhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.prepare medication from prescriptionprepare medication from prescriptionPrepare the pharmaceutical form of medicinal products according to the prescription received from the medical doctor.maintain pharmacy recordsmaintain pharmacy recordsMaintain the required pharmacy records such as files, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, and registries of narcotics, poisons, and controlled drugs.apply context specific clinical competencesapply context specific clinical competencesApply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within ...work in multidisciplinary health teamswork in multidisciplinary health teamsParticipate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.accept own accountabilityaccept own accountabilityAccept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.monitor patients' medicationmonitor patients' medicationMonitor medicines use and patient adherence to ensure positive clinical outcomes are achieved and patient needs are met.
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applied therapeutics related to medicinesapplied therapeutics related to medicinesUse of drugs and the method of their administration in the treatment of disease.physicsphysicsThe natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.follow procedures to control substances hazardous to healthfollow procedures to control substances hazardous to healthAdhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result i...educate on the prevention of illnesseducate on the prevention of illnessOffer evidence-based advice on how to avoid ill health, educate and advise individuals and their carers on how to prevent ill health and/or be able to advise how to improve their environment and healt...inform policy makers on health-related challengesinform policy makers on health-related challengesProvide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in the benefit of communities.use e-health and mobile health technologiesuse e-health and mobile health technologiesUse mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.improve safety of medicinesimprove safety of medicinesImprove the efficacy and safety of medication by promoting evidence-based medicine, development of guidelines and care protocols.deal with emergency care situationsdeal with emergency care situationsAssess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.provide health educationprovide health educationProvide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.test medicinal productstest medicinal productsTest medicinal products and their effects and interactions in a laboratory.process medical insurance claimsprocess medical insurance claimsContact the patient`s health insurance company and submit the appropriate forms with information on the patient and treatment.perform diagnostic testing for allergiesperform diagnostic testing for allergiesPerform diagnostic testing for allergies to drugs, vaccines, or other substances used in medicinal treatment.prescribe medicationprescribe medicationPrescribe medications, when indicated, for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to the client`s needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within scope...evaluate scientific data concerning medicinesevaluate scientific data concerning medicinesEvaluate scientific data concerning medicines in order to be able to provide appropriate information to patients on that basis.listen activelylisten activelyGive attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of cus...treat endocrine disorderstreat endocrine disordersIdentify and provide medication treatment to endocrine-related disorders such as dysmenorrhea or amenorrhea.conduct health related researchconduct health related researchConduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.promote inclusionpromote inclusionPromote and respect diversity, and advocate for equal treatment of genders, ethnicities and minority groups in organisations in order to prevent discrimination and ensure inclusion and a positive envi...manage adverse reactions to drugsmanage adverse reactions to drugsAnalyse and manage adverse reactions to drugs such as general and local anaesthetics and antibiotics, describing the principles of drug challenge and desensitisation to the allergic patient and provid...develop a collaborative therapeutic relationshipdevelop a collaborative therapeutic relationshipDevelop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.manage medication safety issuesmanage medication safety issuesTake action to prevent, minimise, resolve and follow-up medicines related problems, maintaining and contributing to a reporting system of pharmacovigilance.perform therapeutic drug monitoringperform therapeutic drug monitoringSelect the appropriate laboratory tests for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and interpret tests to determine whether a drug is producing its desired therapeutic effect in order to use the analysis in mini...
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Frequently asked questions
What does a hospital pharmacist do?
Hospital pharmacists prepare, dispense and provide medication to patients in hospitals. They collaborate with healthcare personnel such as doctors and nurses to treat patients and also offer advice and information on medications.
What skills does a hospital pharmacist need?
A hospital pharmacist needs 27 essential skills, including biological chemistry, pharmacy law, pharmacognosy, toxicology, pharmacotherapy.
Will AI replace hospital pharmacist jobs?
The AI disruption score for hospital pharmacist is 48/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: maintain pharmacy records, pharmacy law, check information on prescriptions. Most resilient: deal with emergency care situations, develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship, listen actively.
AI Replacement Risk
48/ 100
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