What does a Pharmacist do?

Question

In a normal working day?

I'd like to know details ;p

Answer 1

They have to know how to count by threes.

Answer 2

Go to Walgreen's and spend the day watching. Everyone know what pharmacist do. Get real. Why do you want others to do your research for you. Do some things for yourself.

Answer 3

They work with meds and you have to be really smart and go to college 4 a while, but it is so worth it b/c they make a pretty good salary! =]

Answer 4

Responsibilities
Help patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders;
Enter prescription orders into the computer;
Create and update patient’s health and insurance information in the computer;
Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with local, state, federal, and company regulations;
Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims;
At point of sale, verify that customer receives correct prescription(s);
Complete weekly distribution center medication orders, place orders on shelves, and verify all associated paperwork;
Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions;
Prepare the pharmacy inventory;
Screen telephone calls for the pharmacist;
Communicate with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorization;
Compound oral solutions, ointments, and creams;
Prepackage bulk medications;
Maintain an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrate them into practice;
Assist in training new employees;
Assist other pharmacy technicians;
Assist pharmacist in scheduling and maintaining workflow;
Maintain knowledge of loss prevention techniques;