The primary job duties of an online pharmacist are to process internet orders and ship prescriptions by mail. Their responsibilities may include talking with customers on the phone or online, answering questions about the proper use of medicine, and coordinating with doctors and other caregivers to decide when a different prescription is appropriate. An online pharmacist may work exclusively with internet orders, but many pharmacists process online orders in addition to in-person requests. The primary difference between a regular and online pharmacist is the need to pack and ship medicine.