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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Pharmacist

  • Fall River Mills, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fall River Mills, CA
  • 4 days ago

The Pharmacist will enjoy a welcoming small-town atmosphere with a strong sense of community....

Rx relief

Clinical Pharmacist

As a key healthcare provider, Rx relief aims to recruit talented pharmacists and improve patient care....

Pharmacist, Principal

  • Oakland, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 14 days ago

The Pharmacist, Principal of Pharmacy Products will report to the Sr. Manager, Pharmacy Products....

Pharmacist

  • Placentia, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Placentia, CA
  • 27 days ago

Qualifications Must have and maintain a valid pharmacist license and be in good standing New graduates must obtain a license issued by a board of pharmacy to practice medicine within 12 months of commissioning...

Pharmacist

  • La Quinta, CA
  • moments ago
  • La Quinta, CA
  • moments ago

A Staff Pharmacist at Walmart is at the forefront of patient communications, listening and developing relationshipswiththose thatseek our quality, heartfelt care....

Travel Pharmacist - $2,963 per week

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago

LanceSoft is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in San Francisco, California....

Travel Pharmacist - Oakland, CA

  • Oakland, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Travel Pharmacist - Oakland, CA Oakland, CA 2 days ago CATEGORY Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist JOB TYPE Travel Soliant Health is seeking an Interim or Full-time Travel Pharmacist in Oakland....

Hospital Staff Pharmacist Job- Northern CA

  • Redding, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Hospital Staff Pharmacist Job- Northern CA Redding, CA 2 days ago CATEGORY Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist JOB TYPE Contract To Hire Interim Pharmacist Opportunity in Northern California!...

Per Diem Pharmacist - ACC - Specialty Pharm - Variable Shift

  • Orange, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 6 hours ago

needed, drug information and consultation to other professional staff and patients, the maintenance of patient profiles, attendance at cardio-pulmonary emergencies, drug therapy monitoring, and drug compounding...

Travel Pharmacist - $4,420 per week

  • California City, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • California City, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California....

Remote Work

Ambulatory Clinic Pharmacist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 hours ago

The GI Ambulatory Clinic Pharmacist will be based primarily in the [ambulatory care] setting managing GI....

Pharmacist- PRN

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Adhere to all Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations Adhere to all applicable guidelines for compounding Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed Answer questions from patients,...

Pharmacist Job in Central, California

  • CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • CA
  • 8 hours ago

of hospital pharmacist exp....

Intern Pharmacist PT16

  • Irvine, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist dispenses, compounds, procures, stores and distributes pharmacy products....

Per Diem Pharmacist

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 10 hours ago

to ensure no disruption of patient care Ensures compliance with any State approved programs that maximizes pharmacist clinical roles upon Physicians' Standing orders or collaborative agreement....

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePharmacy research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in California offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.0%
Bachelor's Degree
33.5%
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
0.2%

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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