Careers in Health Informatics
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Careers
Pharmacy
Information Provided By:
Georgia Statewide Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index
PowerPoint Presentation By:
Juliane Monko & Dr. Frank Flanders
CTAE Resource Network, June 2009
Based On PowerPoint Ideas From:
Penny Howard, RN, Healthcare Science Instructor
There are six centers in the Georgia AHEC
Network, and each serves a multi-county
region.
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The AHEC mission is to meet the health needs
of Georgia by improving the supply, distribution
and quality of healthcare providers.
AHECs offer enrichment programs, camps,
learning tools, student counseling, volunteer
and mentoring activity coordination, and access
to other educational resources.
Contact your regional AHEC for more
information.
Objectives
Students will be able to describe health careers in the
field of Pharmacy.
Students will be able to plan a healthcare career path
in Pharmacy.
Careers in Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacist
Pharmacist
Pharmacists dispense prescribed drugs, help
consumers select over-the-counter medications, and
prepare ointments, powders and capsules.
Pharmacists partner with physicians to assist
patients in managing chronic diseases such as
diabetes. They may educate and counsel patients on
aspects of their disease or condition.
Pharmacist
Work Environment
Clinics
Colleges and universities
Community pharmacies
Health maintenance organizations
Hospitals
Military
Pharmaceutical industry
Public health departments
Retail drug chains
Salary
Average Starting Salary
$87,260
Figures according to 2006 data. To see
updated figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC
website at:
http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index
Pharmacist
Academic Requirements
All of Georgia's pharmacy schools require students to
take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test prior to
admission.
A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) requires six years
of education: two years of pre-pharmacy study and
four years of the pharmacy program. Students may
select additional training in a specialty area.
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy technicians work under the direct
supervision of a pharmacist and perform many of the
same duties as pharmacists, such as preparing and
distributing medications and providing
pharmaceutical care to patients.
Other duties include compounding, preparing IVs
and determining drug charges.
Pharmacy Technician
Work Environment
Clinics
Health maintenance
organizations
Home health pharmacies
Hospitals
Mail order pharmacies
Nursing home pharmacies
Retail drug chains
Salary
Average Starting Salary
$22,422
Figures according to 2006 data. To see
updated figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC
website at:
http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index
Pharmacy Technician
Academic Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Many pharmacy technicians are trained on the job.
Most training programs require 18 months to two
years of study and lead to a certificate, diploma, or
associate degree.
Summary
There are a variety of careers available in Pharmacy.
Educational requirements vary by career and career level.
Students interested in these careers should use the
information provided here as a basis for a career plan. The
student should also research the career further to complete a
career plan.
Careers available in Pharmacy include:
• Pharmacist
• Pharmacy Technician