Pharmacist Jobs in Manchester, 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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Per-Diem Pharmacist

  • Caring Health Center
  • Springfield, MA (23 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Springfield, MA (23 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

Massachusetts License Training or equivalent experience in Medication Therapy Management (MTM) CPR Certification Detail oriented. Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact....

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Staff Pharmacist - Inpatient

  • Trinity Health
  • Springfield, MA (23 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Springfield, MA (23 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 15 hours ago

professionals on drug interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, and proper administration of medications Minimum Qualifications B.S. degree in Pharmacy; Doctor of Pharmacy Degree preferred Massachusetts Pharmacist...

In Person Part Time

Staff Pharmacist Full Time

  • CVS Health
  • Meriden, CT (20 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Meriden, CT (20 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 15 hours 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....

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Pharmacist (Per Diem)

  • Hartford Hospital
  • Hartford, CT (7 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (7 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 17 hours ago

Hartford Hospital is actively hiring Pharmacists for our Inpatient Pharmacy Department. Looking to invest in the right candidate regardless of prior pharmacy experience....

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Pharmacist Floater- Connecticut

  • Price Chopper
  • Windsor, CT (8 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Windsor, CT (8 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Maintain security of all controlled substances MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Licensed and registered Pharmacist in good standing within the state of practice....

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Specialty Pharmacist - 2nd Shift (1:00PM to 9:30PM EST)

  • Shields Health Solutions
  • Springfield, MA (23 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MA (23 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities Clinical & Patient Care Prepare and dispense medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detect therapeutic incompatibilities Perform Medication Therapy Management...

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Pharmacist I / Pharmacy General

  • Manchester Memorial Hospital
  • Manchester, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 1 day ago

The Pharmacy Department at Hartford Hospital utilizes a decentralized model with pharmacists embedded on medical teams to advice on optimal drug therapy....

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District Support Pharmacist

  • CVS Health
  • Higganum, CT (20 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Higganum, CT (20 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 1 day 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....

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Pharmacist

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts
  • Springfield, MA (23 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MA (23 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Pharmacist Career Opportunity Valued for your Expertise as a Pharmacist Are you a dedicated and skilled pharmacist seeking a career that aligns with your values?...

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District Support Pharmacist Part Time

  • CVS Health
  • Southington, CT (21 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Southington, CT (21 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 2 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....

In Person Part Time

Pharmacist - Community Pharmacy

  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Hartford, CT (7 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (7 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Hartford Hospital is actively hiring Pharmacists for our Community Pharmacy. Looking to invest in the right candidate regardless of prior pharmacy experience....

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Pharmacist

  • Walgreens
  • Southwick, MA (23 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Southwick, MA (23 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 7 days 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...

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District Support Pharmacist Full Time

  • CVS Health
  • Southington, CT (21 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • Southington, CT (21 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 17 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....

In Person Full Time

Pharmacist - Per Diem

  • Curaleaf
  • Hartford, CT (7 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (7 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 19 days ago

Who You Are: As a Pharmacist at Curaleaf, you'll play a key role in our retail dispensary, ensuring smooth operations and compliant distribution of cannabis products....

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Relief Pharmacist

  • 1015 Meijer Stores LP
  • Springfield, MA (23 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (23 miles from Manchester, CT)
  • 19 days ago

Certified Immunization Pharmacist (except Indiana). CPR certification. Retail/Community Practice....

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Demographic Data for Manchester, CT

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Manchester, CT

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Manchester, CT 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 Manchester, 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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