What does a Pharmacist do?
From 13,123 current Pharmacist postings that list skills.
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What the job involves
- Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and safety.
- Dispense medications and prepare prescriptions for patients.
- Provide patient counseling and education on medications.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
- Monitor patient progress and medication therapy outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of pharmacy activities.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure patient care.
- Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.
Summed up from 30 recent Pharmacist job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Immunizations 3 in 10 postings
- Prescription Preparation 2 in 10 postings
- Clinical Pharmacy 2 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Hospital Pharmacy 2 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Pharmacy Licensure 5 in 10 postings
- Certified Pharmacy Technician 1 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 1 in 15 postings
- Board Certified 1 in 30 postings
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 1 in 35 postings
- GPhC Registration 1 in 50 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 25 postings
- 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 25 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 1 in 190 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 190 postings
- Bachelor's degree 9 in 10 postings
- Doctorate 1 in 10 postings
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Is this role in demand?
11,334 open Pharmacist jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Texas876 open
- Florida774 open
- Ohio663 open
- California605 open
- Pennsylvania510 open
Typical pay $139,100 a year (most between $135k and $141k). See the full salary breakdown