Pharmacist Jobs in Chicago, IL

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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Inpatient Pharmacist Registry Rotating Shifts

  • Trinity Health
  • Berwyn, IL (8 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Berwyn, IL (8 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

We offer our Pharmacists: Benefits from Day One! DailyPay!...

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Outpatient Pharmacist

  • Trinity Health
  • Maywood, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Maywood, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

We offer our Pharmacists: Benefits from Day One! DailyPay!...

In Person

CLINICAL PHARMACIST CRITICAL CARE FLOAT Full Time

  • Trinity Health
  • Maywood, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Maywood, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

They function as members of multidisciplinary teams to improve medication therapy management....

In Person Full Time

Pharmacist - Registered

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Orland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Clinical Pharmacist (MTM) - Work From Home

  • HCSC
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Therapy Management (MTM) programs strongly preferred Familiarity with MTM platforms (ex: Adhere Health's Optimize or similar applications) preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills...

Remote

Pharmacist Registry Rotating Shifts

  • Trinity Health
  • Maywood, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Maywood, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

We offer our Pharmacists: Benefits from Day One! DailyPay!...

In Person

Pharmacist

  • Walgreens
  • Broadview, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Broadview, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 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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HOSPITAL ONLY - Pharmacist

  • Phoenix UK
  • Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced pharmacist to join our team in the Scunthorpe General Hospital branch....

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Pharmacist (VISN PBM PADR Program Manager)

  • VA Northern California Health Care System
  • Chicago, IL (2 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (2 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Oversee staffing, workload alignment, and performance management for PADR pharmacists and technicians....

Hybrid Full Time

Staff Pharmacist-Schnucks

  • 1930 CVS Rx Services, Inc.
  • Highland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 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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Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Cicero, IL

  • Soliant Health
  • Cicero, IL (6 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cicero, IL (6 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist Job Type Contract A dynamic opportunity is available for a Clinical Hospital Staff Pharmacist to support inpatient hospital operations over a 13-week contract...

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HIV Outpatient Pharmacist

  • Ascension
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Your future role at a glance Location: Chicago, IL Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph Department: Retail Pharmacy Schedule: Day Shift l PRN Salary range: $78.00 per hour How you'll make an impact in this...

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Pharmacist - Specialty Mail Order

  • CVS Health
  • Mount Prospect, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Specialty pharmacy is an exciting area for Pharmacists, especially at CVS Health!...

Remote

Clinical Pharmacist Inpatient

  • Sinai Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient Facility Mount Sinai Hospital Department MSH MSH PHARMACY Job Category Allied Health Shift Rotating Weekends Schedule Call/Registry/Per Diem Salary Range Starting at...

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Pharmacist (Retail) Part Time Per Diem

  • Rush University Medical Center
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Oak Park Retail Pharmacy Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)...

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for Chicago, IL

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL
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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