What does a part time pharmacist do?

Part-time pharmacists have the same job duties as a full-time pharmacist; the primary difference is a part-timer typically works thirty hours or less. As a part-time pharmacist, you may be employed in community or hospital pharmacies, dispensing prescription medication, instructing patients on how to take them properly, and informing them of potential side effects. You are responsible for cross-referencing patient prescriptions to ensure there are no drug interactions or other impacts on existing conditions and recognize potential signs of drug abuse. Part-time pharmacists need to understand insurance coding and how to process claims for patients, and may also offer to administer immunizations. Some part-time pharmacists may pursue positions outside of pharmacies, such as teaching positions in pharmacy school programs, handling prescription medications in prisons, or doing research for pharmaceutical companies.