Pharmacist Jobs in Fairfield, CT

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 (Per Diem)

  • Bridgeport, CT (4 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (4 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients. Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients....

District Support Pharmacist PT

  • East Setauket, NY (19 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • East Setauket, NY (19 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago

You will work within the district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager (PM) and Rx District Leader (DL) to support our pharmacy teams....

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • East Haven, CT (22 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • East Haven, CT (22 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 7 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients....

Clinical Pharmacist II, Ambulatory Care

  • New Haven, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 7 days ago

The clinical pharmacist II supports the vision, mission, and goals of YNHHS and the Department of Pharmacy and demonstrates proficiency in all basic clinical pharmacist skills....

Pharmacist (Per Diem)

  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Pharmacists promote the rational use of medications via provision of drug information and clinical monitoring services to members of the medical community....

Pharmacist - Pharmacy - PRN - St. Charles Hospital

  • Port Jefferson, NY (19 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (19 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 12 days ago

utilization reviews, drug dosing, infection prevention, student precepting and other activities based on department need This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties...

Dist Suppt Pharmacist PT

  • Milford, CT (12 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Milford, CT (12 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 12 days ago

You will work within the district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager (PM) and Rx District Leader (DL) to support our pharmacy teams....

Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus Available

  • Norwalk, CT (8 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (8 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 12 days ago

Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws....

Pharmacist

  • Bridgeport, CT (4 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (4 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws....

Investigational Pharmacist, Research Administration

  • Orange, CT (14 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Orange, CT (14 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Preferred: Experience in a pediatric acute care setting or experience as an investigational pharmacist in an acute care setting. Education Required: B.S....

Staff Pharmacist- Full Time

  • Greenwich, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Millions of times a day, we help people on their path to better health-from advising on prescriptions to helping manage chronic and specialty conditions.As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role...

Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus Available

  • Bridgeport, CT (4 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (4 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws....

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Bridgeport, CT (4 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (4 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients....

Staff Pharmacist PT

  • Ridgefield, CT (14 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (14 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients....

Sterile Products Coordinator Pharmacist

  • East Haven, CT (22 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • East Haven, CT (22 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 17 days ago

The Sterile Products Coordinator Pharmacist establishes policies, procedures, standards and objectives to ensure the safety and quality of prepared items; oversees the daily operations of the Compounded...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Fairfield, CT

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Fairfield, CT offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.1%
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
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmacists in Fairfield, CT
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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