Pharmacy Jobs Openings Will Continue To Increase

The new year will be ushering in a new president and his cabinet, and what seems to be new agenda for health care. The US Department of Labor has predicted that there will be a greater need in employment of pharmacists during the next five to seven years. This demand is predicated by the aging baby boomer population, their need for healthcare, and their increase in prescription medication.
With this increased need and what is a hopeful restructuring of our current healthcare predicament, there will be a necessity for more employees trained in pharmaceuticals and disease management. Along with the aging population comes the notion that jobs will also be opening due to retirement vacancies. Not only is the local drug store looking for qualified individuals, but long term care facilities, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and state regulatory commissions.
As recent as November 2008, it has been noted that up to 8% of pharmacist jobs are vacant. Many companies are offering incentives and signing bonuses to attract new employees. Flex time has become negotiable as another enticement. Even with a struggling economy and some patients forgoing treatments to save money, the forecast is positive as the long term demand will continue. According to the American Association of College of Pharmacy, enrollments are up as new schools have opened with the increased demand. Many medical schools are placing graduates in their own teaching hospitals or finding them placement in the immediate area.
We found specialty sites like Pharmacy Postings to be easy to use. The site works with accredited employers to connect them with pharmacists, students and technicians. Jobs are posted nationwide, and the site features a “quick apply” system to connect potential employees resumes directly to the employer.
The website also features tools to help job seekers write their resumes, as well as tips on interviewing, as well as potential interview questions and answers. It offers a customized job search so that seekers can narrow their results by type of job or region. Employers can post their jobs with confidence knowing that the site will work with them to create the best listing for them.
The website also features a section with links to pharmacy schools, associations, and state boards in order to provide complete information to those interested in the field. Programs are at least two years undergraduate work, followed by four years of professional study resulting in a PharmD degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary is close to $100,000 for a full time position. The position is not without its risks, as the pharmacist must know the chemistry of drugs, how they interact with other drugs, as well as correct dosages and patient advice.