Pharmacist Jobs in Santa Cruz, 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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PRN Hospital Pharmacist

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 4 days ago

PharMerica is a non-retail pharmacy that focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care centers, and...

CA Dist Suppt Pharmacist FT

  • Capitola, CA (12 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Capitola, CA (12 miles from Santa Cruz, 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....

Oncology Hospital Pharmacist San Jose CA

  • Campbell, CA (18 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (18 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Soliant Health is growing and seeking a pharmacist for our California Oncology Team!...

Pharmacist

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 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...

Temporary Vaccine Pharmacist

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 9 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 Intermediate

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities Position Summary: Assists Emergency Department Nurses and Physicians in delivering high quality patient centered care, and maintains supplies and equipment in the Emergency...

Pharmacist - FT - Eves - Pharmacy @ MV

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 days ago

counseling and medication education services to multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers including pharmacy students and residents....

Clinical Pharmacist

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 20 days ago

Responsibilities Position Summary: The Radiologic Technologist III, under the general direction of a Radiologist and Radiology Administration is responsible to perform all routine and emergency...

District Support Pharmacist (Part-Time)

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 24 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 - Santa Cruz, CA

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 27 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist Job Type Contract Job Title: Pharmacist Location: San Leandro, CA Job Type: 13-Week Contract Shift: Variable Days/Afternoons, 5 Days a Week (8-hour shifts), Some...

Oncology Hospital Pharmacist San Jose CA

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 27 days ago

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

Nuclear Pharmacist

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Nuclear Pharmacist RLS, Inc....

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Pharmacist - PD - All - Pharmacy @ MV

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

counseling and medication education services to multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers including pharmacy students and residents....

Staff Pharmacist roles in Northern CA for impacted Rite Aid colleagues

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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