Pharmacist Jobs in Golden, CO

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 - Outpatient Retail Overnight

  • Denver Health and Hospital Authority
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary The Clinical Pharmacist ("Pharmacist") under general supervision, supplies medications and other pharmaceuticals needed for adequate patient care according to professional standards and...

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Specialty Pharmacist Navigator

  • AmerisourceBergen Corporation
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 10 hours ago

Job Details The Specialty Pharmacist Navigator seeks relationships with physicians and physician practices who use specialty pharmaceuticals for the purpose of prescribing the medications, training,...

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Pharmacist Clinical Ambulatory Oncology

  • UCHealth
  • Lakewood, CO (11 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Lakewood, CO (11 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 18 hours ago

State licensure as a Pharmacist and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level....

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Pharmacist Clinical Ambulatory Oncology

  • UC Health
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 22 hours ago

State licensure as a Pharmacist and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level....

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Pharmacist - Registered

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Westminster, CO (12 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Westminster, CO (12 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 22 hours 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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Per Diem Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Englewood, CO

  • Cigna
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 22 hours ago

The Staff Pharmacist will track order status. The Staff Pharmacist may also train less experienced pharmacists. This position will require product verification and the ability to be flexible....

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Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader (HR)

  • Kroger
  • Highlands Ranch, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Highlands Ranch, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 1 day ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and act as a role model for the pharmacy team; appropriately handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce customer wait times...

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COE Pharmacist Colorado

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 1 day ago

As the Centralized Order Entry Pharmacist, you will ensure that medication orders meet standards for patient care....

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Pharmacy/Pharmacist (HR)

  • Kroger
  • Arvada, CO (10 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arvada, CO (10 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 2 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Fulfill customers prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled Administer vaccines as needed Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care...

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Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice/Pharmacist

  • University of Colorado
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 2 days ago

PharmD Degree or equivalent Licensure as a registered pharmacist in the State of Colorado....

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Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Submit your application for the opportunity below: Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Job Summary and Qualifications Our Pharmacy team is a committed, caring group of colleagues....

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Pharmacist Educator

  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Broomfield, CO (16 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO (16 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Pharmacist Educator also participates in research and quality improvement activities. Pharmacist Educator must demonstrate competencies in all areas of pharmacy operations....

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Pharmacist PRN

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Jump-start your career as a(an) Pharmacist today with HCA HealthONE Aurora....

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Pharmacist

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Jump-start your career as a(an) Pharmacist today with HCA HealthONE Aurora....

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Clinical Pharmacist General Medicine Float

  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 4 days ago

The Clinical Pharmacist Float, General Medicine is an integral team member of the pharmacist competency group....

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Demographic Data for Golden, CO

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Golden, CO

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Golden, CO 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 Golden, CO
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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