Pharmacist Jobs in Augusta, GA

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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Staff Pharmacist

  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • Augusta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 3 days ago

Licensed as a registered pharmacist in the state of Georgia Upon Hire Required Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Augusta Hospital...

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Lead Inpatient Pharmacist (Columbia County)

  • Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
  • Grovetown, GA (15 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Grovetown, GA (15 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 23 hours ago

RPH - Reg Pharmacist Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years hospital or retail pharmacy as a Pharmacist....

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Advance Clinical Pharmacist

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Augusta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 1 day ago

The Pharmacist will provide patient care through the use of knowledge, skills and abilities in compounding and dispensing pharmaceuticals....

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(USA) Staff Pharmacist

  • Wal-Mart
  • North Augusta, SC (12 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • North Augusta, SC (12 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 7 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

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Inpatient Pharmacist, Infusion (Columbia County)

  • Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
  • Grovetown, GA (15 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Grovetown, GA (15 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Pharmacists oversee the activities of pharmacy technicians. Pharmacists must engage in teaching as part of the hospital's mission....

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Inpatient Pharmacist, Internal Medicine (Columbia County)

  • Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
  • Grovetown, GA (15 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Grovetown, GA (15 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Pharmacists oversee the activities of pharmacy technicians. Pharmacists must engage in teaching as part of the hospital's mission....

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Pharmacist

  • Walmart
  • North Augusta, SC (6 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • North Augusta, SC (6 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 8 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

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Clinical Pharmacist

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Augusta, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 12 days ago

Current Pharmacist Licensure in State of Georgia-Required....

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Pharmacist PRN WMCG

  • 2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.
  • Augusta, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 12 days ago

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission...

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Pharmacist - Inpatient WMCG

  • 2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.
  • Augusta, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 12 days ago

Pharmacists oversee the activities of pharmacy technicians. Pharmacists must engage in teaching as part of the hospital's mission....

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District Support Pharmacist Full Time

  • CVS Health
  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 15 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....

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(USA) Staff Pharmacist (hourly)

  • Wal-Mart
  • Martinez, GA (10 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Martinez, GA (10 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 21 days ago

Position Summary... What you'll do... Provides pharmaceutical care to Customers including processing and accurately dispensing prescription orders counseling Customers regarding health care and...

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Pharmacist

  • Walgreens
  • Augusta, GA
  • 22 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 22 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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Staff Pharmacist Full Time

  • CVS Health
  • Evans, GA (14 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Evans, GA (14 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 22 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....

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Pharmacist - 30-hour Floater

  • Publix
  • North Augusta, SC (6 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Augusta, SC (6 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

What sets our pharmacy departments apart is a genuine patient-centric environment with clinical services such as immunizations, MTM (medication therapy management), and much more!...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Augusta, GA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Augusta, GA 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 Augusta, GA
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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