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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Ambulatory P & T and Formulary Management Coordinator

  • Denver, CO
  • 10 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 10 days ago

dispensing and hospital pharmacy operations Ability to perform IV admixture and unit dose dispensing Knowledge of pharmacy operations and non-sterile compounding Nice to Have Skills: Experience in...

Pharmacist Part-Time Job Denver, CO

  • Aurora, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 4 hours ago

Job Posting: Pharmacist Opportunity Location: Colorado Job Type: Full-Time Position Overview: We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacist to manage daily pharmacy operations in a one-pharmacist setting...

Staff Pharmacist

  • Montrose, CO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Montrose, CO
  • 5 hours 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....

Pharmacist Clinical Inpatient - Oncology

  • Aurora, CO
  • 7 hours ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 7 hours ago

The pharmacist will provide clinical coverage to the inpatient Oncology / Cellular Therapies unit at the Anschutz Medical Campus....

Pharmacist

  • Longmont, CO
  • 19 hours ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 19 hours 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...

Float Pharmacist

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 19 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 19 hours ago

Are you the Pharmacist who knows your patients by name? Do they ask for you because you build meaningful relationships with them?...

Pharmacist Part-Time Job Denver, CO

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

Job Posting: Pharmacist Opportunity Location: Colorado Job Type: Full-Time Position Overview: We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacist to manage daily pharmacy operations in a one-pharmacist setting...

Pharmacy/Pharmacist-Intern

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

Notify pharmacist on duty if they are made aware of a prescription incident. Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud....

Senior Clinical Pharmacist

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

Through our home delivery and over-the-counter fulfillment services, specialty, and retail pharmacy locations, we provide customers simple, integrated solutions every time....

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Pharmacy/Pharmacist (HR)

  • Fountain, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Fountain, CO
  • 3 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...

Pharmacy/Pharmacist-Casual

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 3 days ago

stand for the entire shift and lift up to 25 lbs Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Possess a current Pharmacist...

Research Pharmacist

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

Theinvestigational drug research pharmacist will interact with investigators, study sponsors, researchpersonnel and other healthcare providers....

Part-Time Pharmacist

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 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 Clinical Outpatient/Ambulatory PRN

  • Littleton, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 3 days ago

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

Pharmacist Clinical Outpatient/Ambulatory

  • Arvada, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 3 days ago

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

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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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