HealthcareClinical Services

Pharmacist

The Pharmacist dispenses medications, provides drug information, and ensures safe medication use. This role counsels patients on proper medication administration and monitors for drug interactions and adverse effects.

What Does a Pharmacist Do?

Ensure zero dispensing errors, provide timely medication reviews, and deliver effective patient counselling on medication management.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

Medication Dispensing

  • Verify and dispense prescriptions accurately
  • Check for drug interactions and contraindications
  • Maintain medication inventory and storage standards

Patient Counselling

  • Counsel patients on medication use and side effects
  • Conduct medication reviews for chronic disease patients

Do You Have the Skills for This Role?

A Pharmacist needs 4 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.

Must-Have Skills (Advanced)

Sense Making

Advanced

Thinking Critically

Supporting Skills

Customer Orientation

Intermediate

Interacting with Others

Communication

Intermediate

Interacting with Others

Self Management

Intermediate

Staying Relevant

SkillsFuture Skill Levels

3 levels
1

Basic

Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.

2

Intermediate

Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.

3

Advanced

Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.

European Skills Framework

ESCO

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

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Quick Facts

TrackClinical Services
Core Skills4
Key Tasks5

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