Pharmacist Jobs in Colorado

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 Clinical Inpatient PRN

  • Highlands Ranch, CO
  • 20 hours ago
  • Highlands Ranch, CO
  • 20 hours ago

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

Travel Pharmacist - $3,200 per week

  • Salida, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Salida, CO
  • 1 day ago

need between Salida & Westcliffe - CO, Must have a current Colorado Pharmacist License (RPh), One year experience in the outpatient/retail pharmacy setting....

Travel Pharmacist - $3,550 per week

  • Salida, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Salida, CO
  • 1 day ago

year experience in the outpatient/retail pharmacy setting.Must have a current Colorado Pharmacist License (RPh) About Bestica We are a trusted provider of solutions in Information Technology and Healthcare...

Travel Clinical Pharmacist - $3,021 per week

  • Salida, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Salida, CO
  • 1 day ago

Travel Pharmacist - Retail reviews prescriptions and compounds and dispenses prescribed drugs according to regulatory requirements and guidelines in a retail environment....

Pharmacist In Charge - Outpatient - Denver

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Work as a Clinical Pharmacist in member care....

Travel Pharmacist Pediatric Hospital

  • Aurora, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 1 day ago

Category Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist Job Type Contract Travel Pharmacist - Pediatric Hospital | Aurora, CO Soliant Health is seeking an experienced Travel Pharmacist for a 5-month contract at one of...

Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader (HR)

  • Arvada, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Arvada, 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...

Pharmacist

  • Boulder, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 1 day ago

•Current Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Colorado required. •Board certification preferred. •BLS/ACLS preferred....

Pharmacist Clinical Inpatient Operational

  • Arvada, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 1 day ago

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

Clinical Pharmacist - Aurora

  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 days ago

UFCW Local 7 - $76.84 - $88.17 Job Summary: Under general supervision, dispenses compounds, procures, stores and distributes pharmacy products, assists medical personnel and patients with drug information...

Travel Hospital Pharmacist - Nebraska

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Order verification and sterile/non-sterile compounding Supervising pharmacy technicians Consulting with physicians and nursing staff Ensuring medication safety and accuracy Ideal...

Pharmacist - Pool

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Colorado Pharmacist License required. CPR/BLS required. APhA Immunization certification required....

Pharmacist

  • La Junta, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • La Junta, CO
  • 2 days ago

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

Pharmacist Clinical

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 days ago

Join our team as a Clinical Pharmacist. This position interprets provider orders and prescriptions, compounds and dispenses medications within regulatory guidelines and professional standards....

Pharmacist - Retail - (Pharma / Pharm)

  • Salida, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Salida, CO
  • 3 days ago

Pharmacist, pharmacy, druggist, chemist, healthcare, health care, patient care, allied, allied health, retail pharmacist, retail store pharmacist, pharma...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Colorado

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Colorado 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 Colorado
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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