Pharmacist Jobs in Irvine, 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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Pharmacist - Travel Job

  • Jackson PharmacyPros
  • Ontario, CA (22 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (22 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Experience as Pharmacist in Charge or Pharmacy Manager as defined by a State Board of Pharmacy....

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Staff Pharmacist in Anaheim, CA

  • Soliant Health
  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Category Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist Job Type Contract A skilled Pharmacy Technician is needed for an interim inpatient role in the Anaheim area, supporting a facility with 117 licensed beds and an...

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Pharmacist - Pharmacy

  • Accountable Healthcare Staffing
  • Ontario, CA (22 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Ontario, CA (22 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

$3,276.00 - $3,640.00 Weekly *Rate is comprised of taxable hourly rate, specifically including if applicable, nontaxable (housing and M&IE) stipends converted to an hourly rate based on a 36-hour...

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CA District Support Pharmacist FT

  • CVS Health
  • Garden Grove, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients....

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Pharmacist - Registered

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Los Alamitos, CA (18 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (18 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Pharmacist

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Garden Grove, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Current state Registered Pharmacist License.2. Experience in hospital pharmacy operations preferred.3. B.S. degree in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred. 4....

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Travel Pharmacist

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Brea, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brea, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago

**Equal Opportunity Employer** Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of current work experience providing in PHARMACIST. California State Healthcare Provider license or willing to obtain one....

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Clinical Pharmacist

  • Memorial Health Services
  • Fountain Valley, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Title\: Clinical Pharmacist Location\: Fountain Valley/Carson (Hybrid) Department\: Pharmacy Status\: Full Time Shift\: Day Pay Range\: $77.46/hr. - $112.32/hr....

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Clinical Pharmacist I-Retail & Specialty

  • City of Hope
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago

Perform and/or oversees data entry of prescriptions in the pharmacy management systems. Performs medical adherence follow-up and address any non-adherence for patients on specialty medications....

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Pharmacist - Whittier, California

  • Soliant Health
  • Whittier, CA (23 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Whittier, CA (23 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Pharmacist Job Type Contract Join a dynamic healthcare environment as a Pharmacist in a specialized LTAC/Rehab hospital setting located in downtown Los Angeles, near Dodger Stadium...

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Staff Pharmacist 2-Pharmacy-Fulltime-Nights

  • University of California System
  • Placentia, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Placentia, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Current Pharmacist Licensure from the California State Board of Pharmacy....

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Specialty Medication Management Pharmacist III-Ambulatory Pharmacy-FT Variable Shift

  • University of California System
  • Orange, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Specialty/retail pharmacy, ambulatory clinic pharmacy, and/or PBM experience....

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Clinical Pharmacist Utilization Management

  • United Health Group
  • Los Alamitos, CA (18 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (18 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 8 days ago

, conducting such activities as medication therapy management, clinical rounds, disease state management Experience working in a metric-driven environment Proven excellent written and verbal communication...

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Per Diem Pharmacist-IDS Pharmacy-Day Shift

  • University of California, Irvine
  • Orange, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Orange, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Your Role on the Team Position Summary: Pharmacists perform the day to day responsibilities of drug distribution, computer drug and IV order processing....

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Staff Pharmacist II-ACC Irv Pharmacy Infusion-FT Variable Shift

  • University of California, Irvine
  • Irvine, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 13 days ago

Your Role on the Team Position Summary: This pharmacist performs the day-to-day responsibilities of drug distribution, verifies drug doses for appropriateness, and processes sterile and non-sterile...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Irvine, CA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Irvine, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.8%
Bachelor's Degree
32.9%
Master's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
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 Irvine, 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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