Pharmacist Mock Interview

Stephanie Baumhover, PharmD, BCPS, drew on her 20 years experience hiring pharmacists in writing these 35 interview questions with advice and answer examples.

Pharmacist was updated by Stephanie Baumhover on February 15th, 2024. Learn more here.

Question 31 of 35

How would your patients describe you?

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This is a very specific question for a certain type of practicing pharmacist with recurrent patients. This may be used in an ambulatory clinic position or a small retail setting. If this type of question is used, it is being used to determine how well you communicate with patients, and how engaging you are with patients. In this type of position with pharmacist and patient regular interaction, it is important that the right personality is placed in the role. The employer is looking if you are appropriate, dependable, a good communicator, and can develop important relationships. If you are a recent pharmacy graduate and have not yet built these relationships you can discuss positive patient interactions from rotation.

"I love my patients. I really enjoy interacting with my regular patients and seeing the results of my counseling and suggestions. I believe my patients would describe me as caring, dedicated, and professional. I make extra calls to them at home to make sure they understood my teaching, and I call each person personally who misses any appointments."

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"Patient and helpful. I encountered patients who had difficulties explaining their issues because of a language barrier. I take my time to understand them and help them. As well as the elderly patients who need some time to speak."

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This answer really captures your core values and how you go about meeting your patients exactly where they are! Patience goes a long way, and your patients are truly lucky to have you.

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How to Answer: How would your patients describe you?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Pharmacist job interview.

31. How would your patients describe you?

How to Answer

This is a very specific question for a certain type of practicing pharmacist with recurrent patients. This may be used in an ambulatory clinic position or a small retail setting. If this type of question is used, it is being used to determine how well you communicate with patients, and how engaging you are with patients. In this type of position with pharmacist and patient regular interaction, it is important that the right personality is placed in the role. The employer is looking if you are appropriate, dependable, a good communicator, and can develop important relationships. If you are a recent pharmacy graduate and have not yet built these relationships you can discuss positive patient interactions from rotation.

Written by Stephanie Baumhover on February 8th, 2024

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