PHARMACY SPECIALIST

OVERVIEW
The Pharmacy Specialist is primarily responsible for preparing and dispensing prescribed drugs and medicines, while also maintaining pharmacy supplies and records.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepare, control and issue pharmaceutical products
• Evaluate orders to verify dosage, dosage regimen and quantity to be dispensed
• Provide instructions to patients regarding medication consumption and side effects
• Perform quality control checks on medications

TRAINING
Job training for a Pharmacy Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 22 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in pharmaceutical tasks.

Advanced Individual Training: 22 weeks at Fort Sam Houston, TX

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Pharmacy laws and regulations
• Drug types and uses
• Mixing and dispensing drugs

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in mathematics, chemistry, biology, physiology and anatomy
• Experience with precise measurements and standards
• Ability to follow strict procedures and directions

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 95

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a future as a pharmacy helper at pharmacies, drug stores, hospitals or clinics.

With additional study and the completion of a written exam, you may qualify for certification as a pharmacy technician.