Pharmacist Jobs in Palo Alto, 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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Clinical Pharmacist

  • Rx relief
  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Rx relief
  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Must have comprehensive knowledge of chronic disease management principles and medication therapy management....

Clinical Pharmacist - Full Time - Rotating

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

License and Certifications Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certification PRM-CA - Licensed as Pharmacist by the California Board of Pharmacy Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability...

Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Full Time

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Pharmacists will also be involved in quality improvement activities, distributive activities and overseeing techs, precepting PharmD students and PGY1 residents....

Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy - PerDiem, Variable

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Pharmacists will also be involved in quality improvement activities, distributive activities and overseeing techs, precepting PharmD students and PGY1 residents....

Inpatient Pharmacist, Night Shift

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

Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel....

Travel Hospital Pharmacist Near Bay Area, CA (7on/7off Night Shift)

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Provide medication therapy management and patient education. Required Qualifications: Experience: 1+ years of current hospital experience Licensure: Active pharmacist license in California....

District Support Pharmacist (Part-Time)

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days 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....

Hospital Pharmacist Job PGY1 Palo Alto, CA

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 7 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist Job Type Travel Full-Time Hospital Pharmacist Opportunity - Palo Alto, CA Soliant Health is seeking a full-time Hospital Pharmacist for an exciting opportunity...

Oncology Hospital Pharmacist San Jose CA

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist Job Type Contract To Hire Soliant Health is growing and seeking a pharmacist for our California Oncology Team!...

Staff Pharmacist

  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Ability to work cooperatively with both pharmacists and technicians. Pharmacist License that is current and in good standing with the State Board....

Clinical Pharmacist - TOC - Hybrid - PT Rotating

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 9 days ago

Licenses and Certifications RPH - Registered Pharmacist required and BLS - Basic Life Support required within 30 Days or ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 30 Days These principles...

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist-Ambulatory Care, Per Diem, Days, 8hours,

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

Summary SUMMARY: The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist is responsible for the provision of safe, effective, appropriate and cost-efficient medication therapy management to patients in the area of Ambulatory...

Clinical Pharmacist II - 500P PeriOp (Full-Time, 8-Hour Rotating Shifts)

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 10 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...

Clinical Pharmacist II - Ambulatory Care /Outpatient Surgery Center (OSC) (Full-Time, 8-Hour Day Shifts)

  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 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...

Travel Pharmacy Pharmacist Inpatient

  • Alameda, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Travel Pharmacy Pharmacist Inpatient job in California paying $3612.00 to $3796.00 per contract....

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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