A pharmacist, also known as a chemist in Commonwealth English, is a healthcare professional who specializes in the preparation, dispensing, and management of medications. A pharmacist provides pharmaceutical advice and guidance, often serving as a primary care provider in the community, and offering other services, such as health screenings and immunizations.
A patient consulting a pharmacist
Hospital Pharmacist
Industrial Pharmacist
Clinical pharmacists go on rounds with doctors in order to provide direct patient care and comprehensive medication management.
A health professional, healthcare professional, or healthcare worker is a provider of health care treatment and advice based on formal training and experience. The field includes those who work as a nurse, physician, physician assistant, registered dietitian, veterinarian, veterinary technician, optometrist, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, medical assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, dentist, midwife, psychologist, audiologist, or healthcare scientist, or who perform services in allied health professions. Experts in public health and community health are also health professionals.
NY College of Health Professions massage therapy class
US Navy doctors deliver a healthy baby
Dental assistant on the right supporting a dental operator on the left, during a procedure.
A healthcare professional wears an air sampling device to investigate exposure to airborne influenza