Pharmacist Jobs in Desert Hot Springs, CA

A Pharmacist plays a critical role in the pharmacy industry, ensuring patients receive the correct medications and understand how to use them safely and effectively. They review and interpret physician orders, detect potential medication interactions, dispense prescribed medications, and counsel patients on their proper usage and potential side effects. Additionally, they provide advice on healthy lifestyles, conduct health screenings, manage immunization programs, and oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and interns. Pharmacists often work in community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, or they may work in research or the pharmaceutical industry.

Pharmacists are required to have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited college or university. They must also pass two exams to become licensed: the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) and, in most states, the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE). Important skills for a Pharmacist include strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with a diverse population, and the capacity to handle stressful situations. Prior to becoming a Pharmacist, individuals often work as Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns, or in related health care roles to gain practical experience in the field.

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Travel Allied - Pharmacist

  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Shift : Length : Requirements: 2 Years Experience BLS Other Details: EMR: Float: Epic Travel Staffing: Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive...

Travel Pharmacist - 919397

  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Pharmacist Location: Palm Springs, CA Start Date: 06/30/2025 Shift: 4x10 NOC Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this great opportunity!...

Travel Pharmacist - 919398

  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Pharmacist Location: Palm Springs, CA Start Date: 06/30/2025 Shift: 4x10 NOC Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this great opportunity!...

Travel Pharmacist

  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago

THE POSITION: The Pharmacist is responsible for filling medication orders, monitoring patient medication therapies, counseling patients, documentation of inventory, providing drug information, and supervising...

Pharmacist

  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Description: As a Pharmacist, you will dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions....

Pharmacy/Pharmacist (HR)

  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 3 days ago

counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers Ensure pharmacies comply with all local, state and federal laws (including HIPAA) Maintain a professional image through personal appearance, conduct...

Pharmacist II Per Diem Nights

  • Indio, CA (24 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Indio, CA (24 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 3 days ago

services Maternity care and pediatric services Ambulatory surgery center Imaging services Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Position Description: Under the auspices of the Director of pharmacy, the staff pharmacist...

Pharmacist Part Time Rotate

  • Joshua Tree, CA (19 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Joshua Tree, CA (19 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Provides prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals and compound medications, according to professional standards and practices. Shift : Rotate Hours : ...Part Time...

Clinical Pharmacist - $72-115 per hour

  • Joshua Tree, CA (19 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Joshua Tree, CA (19 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Ensure pharmaceutical care programs and medication therapy management are appropriately integrated throughout the institution....

Pharmacist Full Time Nights

  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 9 days ago

GENERAL DUTIES: The Clinical Pharmacist shall perform clinical, distributive, super visional, and educational functions necessary to support the departmental functions....

Pharmacist Per Diem Rotate

  • Joshua Tree, CA (19 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Joshua Tree, CA (19 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Provides prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals and compound medications, according to professional standards and practices. Pharmacist will assume PIC responsibilities....

Pharmacist - Acute

  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Pharmacists will work ten varied shifts including Day, Evening, and Night, with hours from 0600 to 1630, 0800 to 1830, and 1300 to 2330....

Pharmacist - Acute - (Pharma / Pharm)

  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Pharmacist, pharmacy, druggist, chemist, healthcare, health care, patient care, allied, allied health, acute care pharmacist, acute pharmacist, acute care, acute, pharma...

Pharmacist - Acute - (Pharma / Pharm)

  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Compensation: $2,641.02 - $2,893.89, Weekly Compensation: $2,641.02 - $2,893.89, Weekly

Pharmacist II Per Diem Rotating

  • Indio, CA (24 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Indio, CA (24 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Pharmacist, additionally, ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations. May also advise physicians on medication utilization....

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Desert Hot Springs, CA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Desert Hot Springs, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.3%
Bachelor's Degree
33.3%
Master's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmacists in Desert Hot Springs, CA
1-2 years
28.1%
Less than 1 year
27.7%
None
27.6%
2-4 years
15.7%
6-8 years
0.6%
10+ years
0.3%


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