Pharmacist
Military experience overseeing prescription dispensing, reviewing drug regimens, counseling patients, and advising prescribers directly supports civilian pharmacy practice.
How to prepare: Compare your existing pharmacy education, licenses, and credentials with the intended state board's and employer's requirements to identify any remaining steps. Every state requires pharmacist licensure, with state-specific requirements and continuing education to maintain it.
What the civilian work involves
- Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
- Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software