Clinical Pharmacy Specialist 

How did you get your current job?
referall from a former student of mine

What was the application process?
resume, and tons of paper work as you can imagine for the federal government as well as formal interviews

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I had one interview with the head od the department for pharmacy services across the state of Nebraska. I was questioned on past experinces and my accomplishments, skills and level of confidence

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
1. What skills do you bring to the table 2. What are your strengths/your weaknesses. 3. where do you see yourself in 10 years. 4. How do you feel you can contribute to the mission of our company?

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, they provide some basic education, but to really excell you need to take it a step further and work at keeping up and learning on your own time as well

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
4 years of math and basic sciences in undergrad; 4 years of pharmacy school learning pharmacology, therapeutics, medicinal chemistry. last year of clinical rotatioins and then continuing education (conferences, journals, tests) yearly thereafter

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes–I recived an excellent education at the University of Nebraska College of pharmacy. Both by book work and clinical practive. In our last year we spent one month at various practice settings to get hands on experience

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
Intersnhip helped me to determine what areas I was interested in professionally as well as to develop some skills and self confidence in that specific area

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
4 years of college with a typical pre-medicine curriculum;4 years of pharmacy school, 1 year of clinical residency

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Have good science and mathematical skills, Be good in communications as you will need this to interact with patinets and professional colleagues,patience, willingness to continue learning on an ongoing basis as things change in health care continueously.

Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
You need a tremendous amount of education that is ongoing

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
It is a great career that takes a lot of committemnt, both while in school, but also after you get your license and are practicing. What you put into your profession will be returned to your in droves. It is very rewarding.