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For the Pharmacists in the Group
2007-08-10 19:17:00
Hello again,I posted a list of questions yesterday that you will probably encounter in your journey to find a new job. But as I thought back, I thought to myself, self aren't pharmacy interviews a little more complex than that. Self answered yes, so while the questions I posted yesterday are really good and you will encounter them in interviews for pharmacy positions cause they tell the interviewer quite a bit about your character and leadership skills. I am posting questions that I specifically use to prepare my pharmacists for their interviews. So here you go folks. Adapted from The Pharmacy Professional's Guide to Resumes, CVs & Interviewing, by Thomas P. Reinders, Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Services, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy. Your ability to answer questions clearly and thoughtfully is an important aspect of any interview. Some of the questions will likely be tailored to the organization and the opportunity you are applying for. Others ...
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Interrogation Time, Yesssssssss.
2007-08-09 17:14:00
Here is condensed list of the most frequently asked questions in an interview. These have been compiled by Dean w. Johnson and give some really good guidance as to what your going to be asked in the interview. So now that you know be prepared. The Condensed List Describe yourself? Why did you decide to seek a position in this company? What motivated you to leave your last job? What are your short-range goals and objectives? What are your long range goals and objectives? What do you see yourself doing five years from now? Ten years from now? What do you really want to do in life? How do you plan to achieve your career goals? What are the most important rewards you expect in your career? What do you expect to be earning in five years? Why did you choose this career? Can you explain this gap in your employment history? How well do you work with people? Do you prefer working alone or in teams? How well do you deal with conflict? How do you handle difficulty with a supervisor? How was th...
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Soooooooo, I didn't get the job?
2007-08-03 13:49:00
I have just read an article on the hiring process, and when you can tell an employer is not going to extend you an offer, and when to move on to another job. Click on the title of the post to read the full article.At infinity search group we cut through the red tape by going straight to the top. We speak directly to the director of pharmacy and human resources to give you the inside track and tell you when to expect an offer and when it is time to move on. Do not get caught waiting for an offer that is not coming. Call us at 866-538-0715.Pharmacist daily provides discussion of the job market for pharmacists in all practice settings including hospital. long term care, home infusion, retail.

Don't Let This Be You.
2007-08-02 16:53:00
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Your resume, is it good enough?
2007-07-31 17:55:00
A resume is a huge part of getting your foot into any potential employers office. It is truly your first impression and as the saying goes " you only get one chance to make a first impression" Well that being said I think it is very important to now go over what you as a pharmacist need to do in order to get the attention of potential employers. First I would say the basics are make sure there are no spelling errors on your resume. Second I think for pharmacists it is best to use a chronological resume rather than a functional resume because it shows directors how long you have been at any particular job for any substantial period. Length of employment is one of the first things they at, if you are someone who has jumped to 4 jobs in 4 years, no matter how good the reason a potential employer will turn you down regardless of your other experience. A good chronological resume should go in this particular order.1) Objective- should be short and to the point. 2) Education- GPA should b...
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Tuesdays with Maury
2007-07-20 17:17:00
Hello,I have just read an article about a service that the Ontario government has enacted that gives patients greater access to their pharmacists, in formal meetings where they can discuss what drugs they are taking and how the drugs are interacting. I say that this adds a slightly clinical aspect to the retail pharmacist job, which I know a lot of you enjoy. But is it worth while would it be something you would like to see happen here in the states and most importantly is there enough time in the day to meet with every concerned citizen who wants advice from you about the drugs they are taking? How do you as a pharmacist feel about? I have attached the article just click on the title.Pharmacist daily provides discussion of the job market for pharmacists in all practice settings including hospital. long term care, home infusion, retail.
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New Nationwide JObs
2007-07-19 18:33:00
Hello Everyone,I have two new nationwide jobs. They are director of pharmacy positions and I will post them below. If you are interested please feel free to contact me at 866-538-0715 or forward your resume to 610-616-4410.Director of Pharmacy-MD:Hospital has an outstanding opportunity offering you growth and professional pride as our Director of Pharmacy. As the head of our pharmacy department you will enjoy being a part of a team-oriented environment. The Director of Pharmacy position provides direct leadership to department personnel while taking responsibility for the management of the department’s organization, revenue analysis, budgeting, education, and human resources activities. Candidates must hold or obtain a current pharmacist license in the state of MD. This position requires two to five years of pharmacy experience, preferably in a hospital environment. Previous management experience in a health care setting is desirable. Hospital offers an excellent compensation and ...
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10 Things to do during every interview.
2007-07-12 14:33:00
Here is a list of ten things I tell my clients before they go into an interview to do. If these are done correctly the chances of success go up dramatically.1) Dress properly-This maybe a no brainer but there are some out there who do not wear a suit to an interview. The guideline usually is to dress as if you are going to church or court which ever your more comfortable with. Just Because the interviewer or organization is casual, does not mean we can be.2) Always Smile and make eye contact- When you first meet the interviewer extend your hand and make eye contact. Introduce yourself and listen for their name so that you can use it at the end the interview to thank them for taking the time to interview you.3) Bring 2 copies of your resume- This is important that you bring a good clean copy of your resume with you on resume paper. I say bring two because usually the director is going to need to pass your resume on to his Hr department and we want him to have one as well.4)Stay away ...
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Pharmacy Mulligan.
2007-07-12 14:20:00
Hello all I have just read an article about how overworked pharmacists create more drug errors than those who are not. WOW did someone really need to write an article about this. It is a useful article about an issue that affects every overworked american it is just that the average americans mistakes don't whind up hurting someone accidentally. By the way the title is a golf reference for anyone who was wondering. Look it up.Pharmacist daily provides discussion of the job market for pharmacists in all practice settings including hospital. long term care, home infusion, retail.
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Pharmacy Jobs
2007-07-09 02:10:00
Hello again,I have posted some jobs from our website that currently need experieneced pharmacists to fill them. Our clients are hospitals, long term care and home infusion companies. If you are interested please forward us your resume to nayoub@infinitysg.com or fax to 610-616-4410 for consideration for some of our pharmacy jobs. We will soon be adding more nationwide jobs if you are interested in getting a head start and getting your resume in before anyone else please contact us at 866 538 0715. All communications are confidential.MissouriDescription: 5 pharmacy positions with a growing hospital in the Missouri, opening up 13 clinics in the next couple of year. Hospital will pay all relocation expenses.We are looking for 5 pharmacists for full-time overnight position 7off/7on nights, 9pm until 7am each night work 70 hours and get paid for 80 Thursday to Wednesday. And one day shift full-time day position FT - Usually 8-430pm, one 12:30-9pm per week, every 4th weekend. Pharmacist ...
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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
2007-07-02 15:46:00
Hello just wanted to say happy 4th of july, no posts this week come check us out next week for new posts and news.Pharmacist daily provides discussion of the job market for pharmacists in all practice settings including hospital. long term care, home infusion, retail.
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Hey squirt!
2007-06-25 18:43:00
Not sure what a sea squirt is but it apparently it is reducing the size tumors or eliminating them entirely from the body of cancer patients according to a new study published by the lancet. I think this is very intriguing and perhaps a really great break through for cancer treatment just can't help but laugh at the name sea squirt I know, really childish!. For more information click on the title above.Pharmacist daily provides discussion of the job market for pharmacists in all practice settings including hospital. long term care, home infusion, retail.
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The Morning After?
2007-06-12 14:09:00
I have attached an article that is rather relevant, I believe, yesterday a bill was approved by the state house in New Jersey requiring all pharmacists to fill all prescriptions even if they have a moral objection to the drug script they are filling. This is quickly becoming an issue all over the country. As a pharmacist how do you feel? Should you be told that you have to fill all scripts regardless of the its effects, do you feel as a pharmacist it is not your place to judge and you are there to fill prescriptions from doctors. I am interested to hear all points of view pharmacists and non pharmacists. Please take time to give me your thoughts. As I have stated before I am not a pharmacist and I do not have an opinion one way or another. To read the article click on the post title.Pharmacist daily provides discussion of the job market for pharmacists in all practice settings including hospital. long term care, home infusion, retail.
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Is there room for the little guy anymore?
2007-06-05 17:00:00
Is there room for the little any more? I was driving around my town the other day and I happened to notice a little drug store called Mel's Pharmacy. I thought wow that is great the little guy is holding out against the big chains like Target, Walgreens, CVS. Mel actually has two stores in our town and has been there since I can remember. What is it that is keeping these little guys in open. I have my theories, like here in my town people like going to same people they have been dealing with for as long as they can remember their children like to do the same, same doctors, same mechanics and same barbers, heck I followed my barber out twenty miles when he moved because he had cut my hair since I was a child now that I don't have much hair I have moved on. They all provide the same services so what is it about these little guys, and by the way I do not live in small, I am 10 or so miles outside a large east coast city and there are 3 large chain drug stores within three miles of me...
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Is a Pharm D full of BS? Your thoughts
2007-05-31 14:25:00
I was sitting here this morning thinking about what news item i should post but instead I think I am going to pose a question to all pharmacists out there. With the step up in the pharmd degree to a doctorate as opposed to the old BS of pharmacy do you feel you are more qaulified than those with a BS because of your rotations and the step up regardless of how much experience they have? I have no real thoughts regarding the issue I feel that experience in the work field in pharmacy is perhaps most important. This maybe a non issue as well since the BS has not been offered since 1996 but I still have clients who want a pharmaD over a BS no matter how much experience the BS has. Just want some thoughts from the pharmacists out there!Pharmacist daily provides discussion of the job market for pharmacists in all practice settings including hospital. long term care, home infusion, retail.
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"Pharmacists Play Critical Role in Reducing Medication Discrepancies"
2007-05-29 16:19:00
Great article on how pharmacists play a great role in reducing medical discrepancies before elective surgery by getting the pharmacist involved with accessing the patients home regimen of medication. Of course I am just paraphrasing read the article for yourself.Pharmacist daily provides discussion of the job market for pharmacists in all practice settings including hospital. long term care, home infusion, retail.
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Memorial Day
2007-05-25 16:28:00
Have a good holiday every one, I will be back Tuesday.Pharmacist daily provides discussion of the job market for pharmacists in all practice settings including hospital. long term care, home infusion, retail.
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Pharmacy education: Change is the only constant
2007-05-24 16:39:00
I read this article this morning and thought it was rather relevant. So I have posted it in its entirety here and you can read it by clicking on the title of this blog post. I thought the author raised some interesting points. Let me know what you guys think of this article. I am going to start posting daily news clips for pharmacists to keep everyone up to date on what is going in the job market and pharmacy in general.Pharmacy education has been in an almost constant state of change for the past 150 years, since the era when a pharmacist learned by being an apprentice. That era was followed by a combination of apprenticeships and courses at local apothecary schools, and then by matriculating in schools of pharmacy for degree programs that gradually have been extended over the years. The past decade saw the entry-level degree for the profession change over from a bachelor of science degree to the doctorate in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). But for the past decade and more, the entire profess...
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Great Article on skills needed by Pharmacists
2007-05-21 16:13:00
Top skills you need to be a pharmacist By Alison Hart, special for USATODAY.comWith a growing elderly population in increasing need of health care and medications, the demand for licensed pharmacists in the U.S. far outstrips the supply. Retail chains will pay top dollar in the bidding war with hospitals, drug companies and managed care firms for qualified candidates. With about 10,000 unfilled positions, the job outlook "is only going to get better," says Steve Croke, president of Pharmacy Choice, a Web-based portal headquartered in Denver, Colo., that offers career placement and development services for pharmacists. Being a pharmacist is not just about counting pills. To succeed in the field, pharmacists need these 10 skills: 1. Memorization. Before you fill the prescription, you need to remember everything you learned — even once you receive your license. Pharmacists must know about hundreds of drugs — from their generic and brand names to their side effects and possible drug...
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Pharmacist Shortage
2007-05-17 14:32:00
I have just read an article stating that the shortage of pharmacists in the US will continue to grow and there will be a need for 420,000 by 2020. With our population continuing to age and live longer the need will continue to grow and inefficiencies in pharmacy practice exacerbate the problem. I have added a link to this article above and I will copy the link in the body of this post.http://www.uspharmacist.com/index.as p?show=article&page=8_1008.htm
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Pharmacy Jobs in Missouri
2007-05-16 17:35:00
Staff Pharmacist- HospitalMy client is a large hospital set in a town that is right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. The hospital has been in service for 8 years and is expanding at a phenomenal rate. All buildings including 13 clinics are under 8 years old. The positions the hospitals are looking to fill are newly created positions in order to keep up with demand of ever expanding services and patient admissions. Hospital is looking for hardworking individuals who work well in a diverse environment. 90% of the staff are from diverse areas of the country and are free thinking and intelligent individuals.Description:The position is a full-time day position FT - Usually 8-430pm, one 12:30-9pm per week, every 4th weekend. The successful candidate will be required to enter/verify physician orders, check technician fills, compound and check IV preparation, make chemotherapy when required, help maintain various clinical programs such as amino glycoside dosing, TPN's, therapeutic interc...
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Pharmacy Jobs
2007-05-15 15:56:00
If anyone is interested in these jobs below please post a message on my blog, call 866 538 0715 or fax your resume to 610 616 4410.New Jersey Pharmacy Jobs Clinical Pharmacist-Specialty, Home Infusion, Long Term Care.Union CountyDay Shift M-F/ No weekends or on callGenerous SalaryTravel as needed to conferencesDispensing Pharmacist-Long Term CareMiddlesex County3 PositionsDay shift/Rotating weekendsEvening shift /Rotating weekendsOvernight 7on-7off/ work 70 get pd for 80Competitive SalaryPossible 5,000 sign on bonus.IV-SupervisorMiddlesex CountyDay Shift /Rotating weekendsCompetitive SalaryPossible 5,000 sign on bonus.Staff Pharmacist-HospitalMiddlesex CountyOvernight shift 7on-7off/work 70 hours get pd for 80 hoursCompetitive salary.Staff Pharmacist- HospitalBurlington CountyOvernight shift 7on-7offCompetitive salaryStaff Pharmacist-HospitalAtlantic CountyEvening Shift 4pm-12pm/rotating weekends.Competitive salary.10,000 Sign on BonusStaff PharmacistMonmouth CountyOvernight shift 7o...
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How to make sure you are going in the right direction.
2007-05-14 16:47:00
If you are a new grad or a pharmacist who has been in work force for a number of years. There is one question that looms large on your minds. Should I go into retail or should I make the move to hospital. It has been my experience in dealing with pharmacists for quite awhile now that the longer one stays in retail the harder it is for them to get a job in any other area of pharmacy becuase they do have the skills to make the move and the employers do not have the time and infrastructure to train them. I would love to hear some opinions of the pharmacists out there regarding Retail V. Hospital issue.
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