It has a special appeal to those who want to serve their community and society. Today, the pharmacist plays a vital role as a member of the health care team. With the focus of today's health care being on prevention, the pharmacist is part of the foundation from which this goal can be achieved.
Pharmacists actually wear many hats.
They are liaisons between physician and patient, they are chemists and kineticists making medication recommendations and researching new drugs, and they are leaders in their communities. Technology has allowed the pharmacist to play a more interactive role in the care of patients. Hospital pharmacists have been moving out of the pharmacy and onto the hospital floors to interact with patients as well as Doctors and Nurses. Community pharmacists are giving vaccinations, monitoring patients to ensure compliance, managing diabetic and asthmatic patients, and even screening patient's cholesterol levels. See Career Diversity for information on specific career options within the profession.