How do they match: Pharmacists

  • Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

  • Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications or characteristics.
  • Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, or registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.
  • Prepare sterile solutions or infusions for use in surgical procedures, emergency rooms, or patients' homes.
  • Provide specialized services to help patients manage conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation, or high blood pressure.
  • Publish educational information for other pharmacists, doctors, or patients.
  • Refer patients to other health professionals or agencies when appropriate.

  • Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Verify accuracy of patient information.