Pharmacist Jobs in Gainesville, FL

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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Advanced Clinical Pharmacist BMT

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 16 hours ago

Jump-start your career as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist BMT today with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital....

Pharmacist

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 7 days ago

Pharmacists are aligned with a medical service or group of patients based on a geographical area within the hospital and/or UF Clinics....

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Hawthorne, FL (14 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hawthorne, FL (14 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 13 days 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

  • Newberry, FL (15 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Newberry, FL (15 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 13 days ago

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

Contract Infusion Pharmacist Florida

  • Newberry, FL (15 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Newberry, FL (15 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 20 days ago

Duties: Responsibilities include verifying and checking IV medications, as well as hands-on compounding of IVs. Systems: Experience with CPR+ software is required....

Clinical Pharmacist

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 22 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 22 days ago

Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals....

Pharmacist Job IV FL

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 23 days ago

in inpatient or IV compounding Active and clear Florida Pharmacist License CPR certification required This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected healthcare team, build your experience, and...

Infusion Pharmacist Home Infusion Alachua, FL area Contract

  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 26 days ago

This role involves both verifying and compounding IV medications, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced home infusion or inpatient IV pharmacist....

Infusion/IV Pharmacist - Weekdays Only - CPR+ Experience Required

  • Hampton, FL (17 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Hampton, FL (17 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 27 days ago

Minimum of 1+ years of recent inpatient/IV compounding experience CPR certification required License: Active and clear FL pharmacist license required To Apply: Send your resume to .......

Infusion Pharmacist Outpatient Infusion Alachua, FL Contract

  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 28 days ago

Participate in the hands-on compounding of IV therapies. Ensure adherence to sterile compounding protocols and safety regulations....

Clinical Pharmacist PRN

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 28 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 28 days ago

Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals....

District Support Pharmacist FT

  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 30+ 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....

Clinical Pharmacist Nights

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 45+ days ago

Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals....

Pharmacist WES Pharmacist Transitions of Care Weekend Evening Shift Full Time

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 45+ days ago

Pharmacist WES | Pharmacist Transitions of Care | Weekend Evening Shift | Full Time Gainesville, Florida Professional - Clinical 48492 Job Description Overview To provide distributive and clinical services...

Pharmacist WES Pharmacy Weekend Evening Part Time

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 45+ days ago

Pharmacists are aligned with a medical service or group of patients based on a geographical area within the hospital and/or UF Clinics....

Demographic Data for Gainesville, FL

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Gainesville, FL

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL
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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