Pharmacist Jobs in Joshua Tree, 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 Part Time Rotate

  • Joshua Tree, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Joshua Tree, CA
  • 4 hours 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Joshua Tree, CA
  • 2 days ago

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

Pharmacist Per Diem Rotate

  • Joshua Tree, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Joshua Tree, CA
  • 6 days ago

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

Staff Pharmacist-Ca

  • Yucca Valley, CA (11 miles from Joshua Tree, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Yucca Valley, CA (11 miles from Joshua Tree, CA)
  • 19 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

Staff Pharmacist

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

Are you the Pharmacist who knows your patients by name? Do they ask for you because you build meaningful relationships with them?...

Pharmacist Sign-On Bonus & Relocation available

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

therapy management Ensure medication safety through accurate compounding, dispensing, and regulatory compliance Mentor and train pharmacy team members in a collaborative and supportive environment...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Joshua Tree, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Joshua Tree, 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 Joshua Tree, 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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