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Pharmacists (NOC 3131)DescriptionPharmacists practice patient oriented care as part of the health care team. The role of the pharmacist as the medication expert is critical in the selection and preparation of medication for patient use. The majority of pharmacists practice in two main areas; hospital and community pharmacies. Pharmacists are also employed in the armed forces, pharmaceutical industry, federal and provincial governments, universities, regulatory bodies and in administrative positions. Example Titles
Classified Elsewhere
DutiesCommunity pharmacists and hospital pharmacists perform the following duties:
Pharmaceutical industry pharmacists perform the following duties:
SkillsPharmacists need the following skills and abilities: Essential Skills:
Technical Skills:
Employment Requirements
Terms & ConditionsPharmacists work indoors and in a variety of shifts throughout the day and during the week. Those working in retail pharmacies may be standing for extended periods. Most pharmacists (84%) work full-time. Approximately 10% of pharmacists in the Province are self employed as pharmacy owners or private consultants. Earnings can vary widely depending upon the employer and the hours worked. The rates quoted are for salaried employees in a hospital or community setting. Self-employed pharmacy owners, researchers, and consultants would make more. The Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association estimates an annual salary range of $80,000 to $100,000. Earnings$78,700 per annum - starting $101,100 per annum - average $126,800 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / TrainingThe University of Manitoba, Faculty of Pharmacy, offers the following degree programs:
The University of Winnipeg and Brandon University offer:
Career PathsPharmacists work in community health centres, hospitals, clinics, community drug store pharmacies or may operate their own private pharmacy. In community drug stores pharmacies, pharmacists usually begin at the staff level. With experience, they may become supervisors, managers, partners or owners of pharmacies. Hospital pharmacists may advance to supervisory or administrative positions. Some pharmacists may take positions in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution industry in marketing, sales, research, quality control, production, packaging or other areas. OutlookEmployment prospects for pharmacists are expected to be good in the period 2010 to 2014. There is currently a shortage of pharmacists in Manitoba and elsewhere in Canada. Employment in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 1,095. The current shortage of pharmacists affects both the retail and institutional (chiefly hospital) sectors. Downsizing of internet pharmacies in 2005 and 2006 adversely affected employment in that sector and it is not expected to return to previous peak levels. The drug requirements of an aging population, and the rapid development of new drugs, will continue to increase the demand for qualified pharmacists. Their role has expanded to include counselling and advice in addition to dispensing. A proportionally larger number of jobs for pharmacists are located in Winnipeg, with the majority working in the Retail Trade sector (80%), followed by Health Care and Social Assistance (20%). For those working in the Health Care sector almost all work in a hospital setting. A small number are employed in nursing and residential care facilities. Employment by Age Group
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Employment by Aboriginal Self-Identification
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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