Pharmacist at homecare - Salary and Career
Pharmaceuticals

Pharmacist at homecare - 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 Pharmacist at homecare earn

A Pharmacist at homecare 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 Pharmacist at homecare

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 Pharmacist at homecare

Pharmaceuticals must:

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

  • Activities

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


    Sectors that hire Pharmacist at homecare 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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