Pharmacist Jobs in Oakland, 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 - Registered

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, 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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CA District Support Pharmacist PT

  • CVS Health
  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

You will work within the district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager (PM) and Rx District Leader (DL) to support our pharmacy teams....

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Travel Pharmacist

  • OneStaffMedical
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, 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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Pharmacist

  • Walgreens
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 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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Pharmacist - Contract

  • Soliant Health
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Pharmacist Job Type Contract Are you a hospital pharmacist looking for a great new job opportunity in Palo Alto, CA area?...

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Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist

  • Sutter Health
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description : EDUCATION PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE PHARMR-Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 1 year...

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Pharmacist - Acute

  • AMN Corporate
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The pharmacist will support safe medication-use processes, address medication-related questions from providers and nurses, and participate in resolving medication access or distribution issues....

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Pharmacist Job in Warm Springs, California

  • Adelphi Healthcare
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

MAT-PHARM-03 Quick Facts Profession: Allied Health Pharmacist Specialty: Pharmacist Job Type: Contract (potential long-term) Facility Type/Setting: Outpatient Clinic Facility Location: Warm Springs,...

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Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care - OSC Pharmacotherapy Clinic - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

  • John Muir Health
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities may also include supervising technicians, supporting regulatory compliance initiatives, and assuming leadership duties in the absence of pharmacy management....

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Pharmacist - Acute Setting

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing prescriptions to ensure accuracy....

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Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

  • Sutter Health
  • Castro Valley, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Castro Valley, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description : EDUCATION PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE PHARMR-Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life...

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Relief Clinical Pharmacist II - Inpatient 500P (Relief/Per-Diem, 8-Hour Rotating Shifts)

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Licenses and Certifications CA Board of Pharmacy License - Registered Pharmacist required and BLS - Basic Life Support required within 30 Days or ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within...

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Clinical Pharmacist II - Inpatient (Full-Time, 8-Hour Rotating Shifts)

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Licenses and Certifications CA Board of Pharmacy License - Registered Pharmacist required and BLS - Basic Life Support required within 30 Days or ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within...

In Person Full Time

Hybrid Travel Pharmacist in Charge

  • Beacon Hill Staffing Group
  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 8 days ago

During this assignment, the Pharmacist in Charge will work closely with the local team to ensure safe preparation and verification of sterile medications while maintaining regulatory and quality standards...

Hybrid

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist III

  • Sutter Health
  • Berkeley, CA (7 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (7 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Pharmacy Residency Job Description : EDUCATION PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE PHARMR-Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days SKILLS...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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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