OCCUPATION THESAURUS

PHARMACIST



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HELPFUL TIP:

There’s probably a good reason why your character chose their career. Think about how certain talents and skills, a dominant positive or negative trait, or even an emotional wound might have influenced this decision. And once they're on the job, don't forget about the many work-related conflict scenarios you can throw at them to create tension and add complications.
OVERVIEW:
A pharmacist's primary duties have to do with distributing drugs and medicines. They fill prescriptions from doctors (sometimes speaking with the physician to obtain information about the patient), documenting drug orders, and offer advice to customers. Some may also provide vaccinations and manage interns, assistants, or technicians.

While we often picture the pharmacist in a drugstore environment, they can work in other settings, such as hospitals, grocery stores, private practices, and even research facilities. Because of the importance of their duties and the level of trust granted by their customers, the pharmacist profession is typically a highly regarded one.

NECESSARY TRAINING:
In the United States, most pharmacists obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy, a program which usually takes anywhere from six to eight years, including undergraduate courses. In some countries, only a bachelor's or master's degree is required to become a pharmacist. To practice, a pharmacist has to become licensed and typically must complete some standard examinations.

USEFUL SKILLS, TALENTS, OR ABILITIES:
BASIC FIRST AID, DETAIL-ORIENTED, DEXTERITY, EQUANIMITY, A KNACK FOR LANGUAGES, PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY, READING PEOPLE, RESEARCH, STRATEGIC THINKING, TEACHING

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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS THAT MAY HAVE FACTORED INTO THIS OCCUPATION CHOICE:
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SOURCES OF FRICTION:
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PEOPLE THEY MIGHT INTERACT WITH:
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HOW THIS OCCUPATION MIGHT IMPACT ONE'S BASIC NEEDS:
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TWISTING THE STEREOTYPE:
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REASONS THE CHARACTER MAY HAVE BEEN DRAWN TO THIS PROFESSION:
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