Shane P. Desselle, PhD, RPh, FAPhA

But study results show some are not sold on performing the task; adequate training can build their confidence.

There are many opportunities for pharmacists to hone and overcome their personal discomfort with exercising power and to broaden their repertoire of leadership skills.

Promoting a positive organizational culture is an essential requirement for the effective management of a community pharmacy.

Paying close attention to the pharmacy’s operational and financial success does not have to come at the expense of quality patient care.

Health service planning involves a myriad of stakeholders to ensure their sustainability and their integration into other aspects of community health.

Although pharmacists may be busy during seemingly every moment of the day, it is important to realize that there are opportunities where time can be saved.

Effectively managing and respecting technicians is a great start but advocating for them helps to ensure the viability and growth of our profession.

Although it may not be feasible in all situations, professional sabbatical leave could be a win-win for both pharmacists and their employers.

iImplementation science is an emerging concept examining the development of services in a way that not only helps ensure their initial execution but also their sustainability over time.

Telemedicine visits with a clinical pharmacist offer many advantages, such as social distancing, flexible scheduling, and the ability to use nonverbal cues to convey understanding.

In a national survey, pharmacists reported on the extent to which various services were provided.

Community pharmacy teams can help reduce hospitalizations through the provision of medication reconciliation, which adjudicates discrepancies such as therapeutic omissions, duplications, dosing errors, drug interactions, and unintentional therapeutic changes.

There is ample evidence to suggest that there can be considerable variability in pharmacists’ tenacity to provide comprehensive care to patients.

A study found that 14.4% of customers had sought information prior to visiting a community pharmacy.

A single pharmacy manager can be opportunistic enough to incorporate new technologies and build relationships that can serve to impact revenue reimbursement schema.

It is important for pharmacists to understand the relationship between medication adherence and patient outcomes.

Pharmacy practice is becoming more integrated into the health system and features more collaborative practice opportunities.

There are a number of ways in which job design and working conditions can be improved in the community pharmacy setting, either on the store level or on an organization-wide basis.

Tapping techs as immunizers opens up greater visibility and new source of health care labor.

Given the evidence of emotional trauma, hopelessness, and social isolation as risk factors for addiction, compassion and support are critical.

One of the more important facets of maintaining and advancing your career trajectory is professional development.