Pharmacy Specialist (68Q)

  • Full-Time
  • New Hartford, NY
  • Syracuse Army Recruiting.
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Overview:The pharmacy specialist is primarily responsible for preparing and dispensing prescribed drugs and medicines, while also maintaining pharmacy supplies and records.

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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 23 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, 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
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