Clinical pharmacist in geriatrics - Salary and Career
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Clinical pharmacist in geriatrics - Career description, activities, functions and salary

They carry out specific actions for dispensing pharmaceutical products and services. They can produce these products and services on a masterful, industrial scale. They also carry out quality control actions for pharmaceutical products and services, managing the storage, distribution and transport of these products. They develop pharmaceutical products and services, can coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policies and act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services. They perform clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological analyses. They may conduct research on the effects of drugs and other substances on organs, tissues and vital functions of humans and animals.

How much does an Clinical pharmacist in geriatrics earn

A Clinical pharmacist in geriatrics earns between $2.207 and $8.014 per month, with an average monthly salary of $3.749 and a median salary of $3.292 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 1.958 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Clinical pharmacist in geriatrics

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 3.749 44.987 937 19
1º Quartile 2.207 26.487 552 11
Median Salary 3.292 39.501 823 17
3º Quartile 6.112 73.339 1.528 31
Higher Salary 8.014 96.164 2.003 41


Professional job categories

  • Science and arts professionals
    • professionals of biological sciences, health
      • medical professionals, health
        • pharmaceuticals

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Main workplaces

Pharmaceuticals they work in public or private institutions, in pharmacies and drug distribution networks, in the pharmaceutical and related products industries, in the food and cosmetics industries, among others. Most work with a formal contract, but can also work on their own or as an employer.


What does it take to work in the field of Pharmaceuticals

The exercise of the profession of Pharmaceuticals requires a degree in Pharmacy. Currently, the training is unique, replacing the two previous training courses: pharmacy and biochemistry.


Functions and activities of Clinical pharmacist in geriatrics

Pharmaceuticals must:

  • produce pharmaceutical products on an industrial and masterful scale;
  • provide pharmaceutical services;
  • produce on an industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;
  • act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;
  • control quality of pharmaceutical products and services;
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceuticals;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physicochemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • develop pharmaceutical products and services;
  • perform technical-scientific research;
  • produce in industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;
  • demonstrate personal skills;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceutical products;
  • manage pharmaceutical establishments;
  • acting in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;
  • perform analysis (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • dispense pharmaceutical products and services;
  • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policy;
  • dispensing pharmaceutical products and services;

  • Activities

    • correct procedures;
    • demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail;
    • notify deviations in the quality of products and services ;
    • participate in the investigation of complaints;
    • capture resources;
    • check body temperature;
    • select suppliers;
    • coordinate drug and toxicological information centers;
    • demonstrate creativity;
    • issue reports, opinions and reports;
    • diagnose areas of interest;
    • choose a method of analyze;
    • perform a product stability study;
    • produce inputs and raw materials;
    • check official balances of controlled products;
    • write official books and balance sheets of controlled products;
    • register data in medical records;
    • define technical specifications for raw materials, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • manage human, financial and material resources;
    • supervise production process;
    • analyze quality indicators;
    • participate in the development of treatment protocols;
    • evaluate conformity of products and equipment;
    • define quality indicators;
    • capture resources;
    • show leadership ability;
    • establish product expiration date;
    • acquire raw materials, materials and equipment;
    • issue a report of analysis results;
    • identify adverse reactions and drug interactions;
    • structuring protocol;
    • perform post-marketing surveillance on pharmaceutical products;
    • demonstrate manual dexterity;
    • define distribution logistics;
    • perform home visits;
    • interacting with prescriber and health team;
    • cultivate microorganisms;
    • program masterful process;
    • develop production methods and procedures;
    • develop standard operating procedure;
    • demonstrate technical analytical ability;
    • develop medication lists;
    • drill earlobe;
    • develop standard formula;
    • perform pharmacotherapeutic follow-up;
    • suggest process change;
    • determine handling procedures;
    • provide inhalation therapy services;
    • develop forms and technical standards;
    • elaborate projects;
    • provide advice and consultancy;
    • participate in epidemiological surveillance actions;
    • institute inspection rules;
    • overcoming adverse situations;
    • determine product disposal;
    • issuing a report of analysis results;
    • participate in the preparation of medication use protocol;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance programs;
    • evaluate prescription;
    • participate in the elaboration of drug policies;
    • develop analytical and bioanalytical method;
    • provide technical information for product registration;
    • pack products;
    • participate in technical committees;
    • participate in the elaboration of the pharmaceutical service policy;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • participate in the elaboration of treatment protocols;
    • schedule masterful process;
    • prepare reagents, equipment and glassware;
    • study research feasibility;
    • prepare samples;
    • plan pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • work as a team;
    • perform product stability study;
    • participate in the discussion of public health policies;
    • analyze results;
    • specify storage conditions;
    • demonstrate communication skills;
    • inspecting establishments, products and services;
    • work with biosafety;
    • monitor processes;
    • operate equipment;
    • check blood pressure;
    • participate in a research ethics committee/commission;
    • elaborate drug lists;
    • collect data;
    • participate in health promotion and disease prevention actions;
    • indicate food, cosmetics and health products;
    • guidance in compliance with the rules;
    • validate method of analysis;
    • participate in the licensing of pharmaceutical establishments;
    • pack products;
    • prove product origin;
    • participate in health policy actions;
    • demonstrate credibility;
    • choose medicines, immunobiologicals, cosmetics, food and health products;
    • apply injectables;
    • define packaging specifications;
    • supervise the production process;
    • perform acupuncture services;
    • implement drug surveillance actions;
    • implement pharmaceutical service policy;
    • fraction products;
    • make decisions;
    • determine industrial production procedures;
    • issue report of analysis results;
    • perform analysis;
    • perform pharmaceutical consultation;
    • interact with prescriber and health team;
    • collect samples;
    • supervise filling, packaging and packaging;
    • check biochemical parameters;
    • disseminate pharmaceutical products and services;
    • participate in the registration of pharmaceutical products;
    • assemble a team;
    • guide the collection of samples;
    • validate products, processes, areas and equipment;
    • perform phytotherapy services;
    • issuing inspection rules;
    • define technical specifications of raw material, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • disclose pharmaceutical products and services;
    • perform critical analysis of the results;
    • demonstrate organizational skills;
    • indicate over-the-counter medicines;
    • manage documentation;
    • guiding patients, caregivers and clients;
    • establish criteria and dispensing systems;
    • qualify suppliers;
    • demonstrate empathy;
    • schedule industrial production;
    • manage inventory;
    • handle food and cosmetics;
    • perform small dressings;
    • participate in clinical research;
    • demonstrate analytical technical ability;
    • evaluate compliance of physical facilities (certify area);
    • participate in the promotion of the rational use of medication;
    • manipulate medicines;
    • perform waste management;
    • work as a team;


    Sectors that hire Clinical pharmacist in geriatrics the most in the job market

    • hospital care activities
    • service activities in emergency room and hospital units for emergency care
    • temporary labor lease
    • pharmaceuticals retail trade, without formula handling
    • health management support activities
    • nursing activities
    • activities of healthcare professionals
    • health plans
    • wholesale of medicines and drugs for human use
    • outpatient medical activity with resources for performing complementary exams




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