Compare Pharmacists & Physician Assistants District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Pharmacists $135,700
Physician Assistants $127,100

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants
Very High

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Very Low
Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants
Medium

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

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Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Medium
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants
Very High

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants
High

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacists
Pharmacists
High
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants
Very High

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Medium
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants
High

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Medium
Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants
Very High

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Pharmacists
Pharmacists

Doctoral or professional degree

Typical level Of training for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Pharmacists
Pharmacists

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Pharmacists
Pharmacists

18 related certifications

Certification for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants

16 related certifications

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