Pharmacist Jobs in California

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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Staff Pharmacist

Calling all Pharmacists: Are you a dedicated and skilled Staff Pharmacist seeking a full-time, direct-hire opportunity in a closed-door compounding pharmacy in Central Valley, CA?...

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Oncology Pharmacist

If you’re a seasoned pharmacist, we want to hear from you!...

Pharmacist Career Opportunity:

  • Bard, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Bard, CA
  • 19 days ago

Accurate interpretation, compounding, and dispensing of medication in adherence to legal and professional pharmacy standards....

Pharmacist

  • Bard, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bard, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Accurate interpretation, compounding, and dispensing of medication in adherence to legal and professional pharmacy standards....

Full-time LA County Outpatient Pharmacist

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Job Overview: Outpatient Pharmacist Industry: Outpatient, Hospital, Healthcare, Pharmacy Type: Contract to Hire Shifts: 8-hour shifts....

Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Palo Alto

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Staff Pharmacist needed near Palo Alto, California! Soliant has a need for a staff pharmacist f recent hospital pharmacist with recent experience....

Hospital Pharmacist 1st and 2nd Shift Torrance, CA

  • Torrance, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Pharmacist Job - Torrance, CA. Inpatient Staff Pharmacist needed for a regional medical center. Join our growing team today and enjoy many benefits....

For further details about this or other hospital pharmacist opportunities nationwide, send your CV or resume in confidence to ... and call Steve directly at .......

Pharmacist in Charge (Home Infusion)

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Provide medication therapy management, patient counseling, and education related to home infusion therapies....

Pharmacist - Full Time - Days - 10hr QVH

  • West Covina, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • West Covina, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Minimum Experience Requirement: A minimum of two years' experience as a pharmacist in a hospital practice preferred....

Clinical Oncology Stewardship Pharmacist - FT - Days - Pharmacy @ MV

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 7 hours ago

License/Certification/Registration Requirements/Credentialing Valid California state pharmacist license with no disciplinary action(s) against the licensee that prohibits the licensee from practicing...

Neurology Critical Care Clinical Specialist Faculty Pharmacist

  • Templeton, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Templeton, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Responsibilities In keeping with the Pacific Central Coast Health Center's philosophy, under the direction and supervision of the Operational and/or Medical Director, the medical assistant will...

Pharmacist - Health Care Services

  • Stockton, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Acts as lead worker over less experience pharmacists; participates in training of student pharmacists....

Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Sr - 135753

  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 hours ago

This classification is higher level than Staff Pharmacist II....

PRN/Per Diem - Staff Pharmacist - Fresno CA

  • Fresno, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Location: Fresno, CA Position: Staff Pharmacist Setting: Retail Schedule: Flexible - (Pick Your Schedule) Qualifications: Active California Pharmacist License Retail pharmacy experience Strong communication...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in California 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 California
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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