1. Pharmacy

2. Careers in Pharmacy Pharmacist Pharmacy Technician
Pharmaceutical Researchers
Pharmaceutical Representatives

3. Pharmacist Belmont University Lipscomb University Union University
Educational Requirements
Local possibilities
Pharm. D. degree
At least 2-3 year undergraduate study in chemistry, biology, or anatomy then 4 yrs. Pharmacy School
Must be licensed
Must pass the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admissions Test)
Belmont University
Lipscomb University
Union University
East Tennessee State University
University of Tennessee

4. Job Description Dispense prescription medication to patients
Provide information & advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
Prepare sterile solutions & infusions for use in surgical procedures.

5. Personal Qualities Analytical skills Communication skills
Detail oriented
Patience
Math skills

6. Job Outlook
Expected to increase by 25% from 2010 to 2020 due to retirement & scientific advances to new drug products.

7. Working Conditions
Pharmacists spend most of the day on their feet working in:
Hospitals
Clinics
Drug stores
Grocery stores

8. Salary
Median pay:
$53.64 per hour
$111, 570 per year

9. Pharmacy Technician Education Local Possibilities
Technical or college training of 1-2 years with a certificate or associate degree
Tennessee Technology Center
Daymar Institute
MedVance Institute

10. Job Description
Assists pharmacist with preparation of prescription medications
Receive written prescription requests from customers electronically and through the phone by physicians

11. Personal Qualities Good communication skills Organizational skills
Observant
Math skills

12. Job Outlook
Faster than average due to expansion of retail pharmacies & other employment settings.
Expected to increase 32% from 2010 to 2020.

13. Working Conditions
Expected to work in pharmacies, including those found in grocery and drug stores and in hospitals,
Most work full time, but many work part time.

14. Salary Scale
About $18.70 per hour
$36,000 a year

15. Pharmaceutical Researchers
Educational Requirements
Local Possibilities
Graduate degree in a biological or chemical science
Masters
Ph.D
Certified training in pharmaceutical research projects from accredited institutes.
UTK
MTSU
ETSU

16. Job Description
Works as part of a team in developing new medications, and each member of the team will have his or her own area of expertise.
Ultimate goal of the researcher is development of new therapies to address unmet medical needs.

17. Personal Qualities Detail- Oriented Patience Team player
Strong Math & Science Skills

18. Job Outlook Expected to increase 9% between 2006 and 2016.
There is an increased demand for medical and pharmaceutical advancement and, as the population ages and retires, even more room will be created for new researchers to enter this field.

19. Working Conditions
Most pharmaceutical researchers work in offices or laboratories
Research experiments are often conducted during odd hours and may require constant observation
Average of 38.5 hours a week

20. Salary
About $40.75 per hour
$84,760 a year

21. Pharmaceutical Representatives
Educational Requirements
Local Possibilities
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a health field and some training in business as well.
Intensive training and education about companies’ products
UTK
MTSU
ETSU

22. Job Description
Meet with pharmacists, doctors, and hospital personnel to persuade them to prescribe a company’s products to patients
Explain how drugs work, benefit, and why they should be used over other brands.
Provide product samples to physicians

23. Personal Qualities Organizational skills Time management skills
Determination
Positive attitude
Sale skills

24. Job Outlook
Expected to increase 16% between 2010 and 2020

25. Working Conditions
A drug rep may work out of a home based office and a company car.
May be required to attend sales meetings, conference calls, or training sessions with the management team
May also do lunchtime presentations at physicians’ offices

26. Salary
Median expected salary for a typical sales rep in the United States is $60, 967
About $27.22 per hour