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68Q Pharmacy Specialist

Submitted by kevin.trulock on Mon, 02/17/2014 - 10:48

OVERVIEW
The Pharmacy Specialist is primarily responsible for preparing and dispensing prescribed drugs and medicines, while also maintaining pharmacy supplies and records.

JOB DUTIES

  • Prepare, control and issue pharmaceutical products
  • Evaluate orders to verify dosage, dosage regimen and quantity to be dispensed
  • Provide instructions to patients regarding medication consumption and side effects
  • Perform quality control checks on medications

TRAINING
Job training for a Pharmacy Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 22 weeks and 1 day of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, TX, including practice in pharmaceutical tasks.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Pharmacy laws and regulations
  • Drug types and uses
  • Mixing and dispensing drugs

HELPFUL SKILLS

  • Interest in mathematics, chemistry, biology, physiology and anatomy
  • Experience with precise measurements and standards
  • Ability to follow strict procedures and directions

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 95

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a future as a pharmacy helper at pharmacies, drug stores, hospitals or clinics.

With additional study and the completion of a written exam, you may qualify for certification as a pharmacy technician.


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68Q
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PHARMACY SPECIALIST

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68Q Pharmacy Specialist. Dispense prescribed drugs and medicines, while also maintaining pharmacy supplies and records.
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The pharmacy specialist is primarily responsible for preparing and dispensing prescribed drugs and medicines, while also maintaining pharmacy supplies and records.