My perception of pharmaceutical careers changed slightly since I began my internship with Dr. Lorenzen. I now see pharmacy through my own lens instead of other people's lenses, such as those who write about their profession on the internet or pharmacists who seem to like their job. I now believe that pharmacy is not exactly for me, because I want to learn more about patients (not just the medicine prescribed to the patients). I want to get to know patients personally and work with them to help them, not just hand them a bottle of pills without saying more than two words to them.
This internship surprises me because of the profession's continuous growth. Pharmacies continue to grow, the world of medicine continues to grow, and patients continue to grow older and older. Because of this, a career in pharmacy would not be a bad choice. New medicine is always being developed and dispensed. Because of this, people are living longer. The longer people live, the longer they need to come and receive their filled prescriptions at their local pharmacies. It is surprising to me that the profession of pharmacy in itself has not advanced more than it has, in terms of machinery and technology inside the pharmacy. Everything is still handled personally, at least in the pharmacy where I am interning.
In terms of improving my performance, I believe that I can become quicker at the cash register and quicker with filling prescriptions. After I figure out where most of the medicine is kept, I can find the bottle I need without asking the pharmacist or a technician which pills I need to count for the prescription. Once I get faster on the cash register, I can move more quickly from customer to customer without being rushed or facing difficulties. Although I endure these hardships and am less experienced than the other employees in the pharmacy, I am still considered to be helpful.