CCRP Update

Written by: Aneika Mills

Pharmacist Kimesha O’Connor of BeWellers Pharmacy, a CCRP discount partner, was
the guest on last Sunday’s CCRP Update. Ms. O’Connor expressed a love for her
career which began when she volunteered to work at a pharmacy while in high school.
Today, Ms. O’Connor is fully invested and encourages youth to consider this career
path as it is a very fulfilling one. She commented on the various roles of a pharmacist,
however, the major role is ensuring that all medications are prescribed according to the
law.
For anyone wishing to become a pharmacist, specific subjects are required, however,
Ms. O’Connor stressed the need to acquire Chemistry. She also stated that it could take
up to four years to become a pharmacist after which one would need to undergo
internship for a year, complete at least 500 hours and lastly, sit a licensing exam. In
addition, annual re-registration is required.
Though the steps to becoming a pharmacist may prove daunting, Ms. O’Connor shared
that in this line of work, you get to be empathetic and touch lives. One must be a people
person to love this job as a pharmacist interacts daily with customers.
She shared that it is quite fulfilling when you are a part of a patient’s success story in
overcoming an illness, regardless of the severity.