Pharmacist Jobs in Highland Park, 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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Pharmacist Retail - Per Diem

  • 1100 Endeavor Health Clinical Operations
  • Evanston, IL (10 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Evanston, IL (10 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Illinois Registered Pharmacist Education: BLS or PharmD (preferred) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy....

In Person

Outpatient Oncology Clinical Pharmacist I Advocate Health

  • 120 Advocate North Side Health Network
  • Park Ridge, IL (12 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (12 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

The pharmacist will collaborate closely with members of the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care....

In Person

Clinical Pharmacist-Central Operations, Full-time Evening Shift

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

The Clinical Pharmacist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures...

In Person Full Time

District Support Pharmacist FT

  • CVS Health
  • Mount Prospect, IL (10 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (10 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 hours 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 - Registered

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Mettawa, IL (4 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Mettawa, IL (4 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 6 hours 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....

In Person

Inpatient Pharmacist Registry Rotating Shifts

  • Trinity Health
  • Berwyn, IL (24 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berwyn, IL (24 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Outpatient Pharmacist

  • Trinity Health
  • Maywood, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Maywood, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

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CLINICAL PHARMACIST CRITICAL CARE FLOAT Full Time

  • Trinity Health
  • Maywood, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Maywood, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

In Person Full Time

Clinical Pharmacist (MTM) - Work From Home

  • HCSC
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, 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, Pharmacy Solutions

  • AbbVie, Inc
  • North Chicago, IL (9 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Chicago, IL (9 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

This practice of pharmacy may include but are not limited to: patient counseling; dispensing of drugs; monitoring appropriate drug use; providing drug information; ensuring proper documentation and...

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Pharmacist Registry Rotating Shifts

  • Trinity Health
  • Maywood, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Maywood, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Pharmacist

  • Walgreens
  • Broadview, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Broadview, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, 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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Pharmacist, PRN

  • Cancer Treatment Centers of America
  • Zion, IL (18 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Zion, IL (18 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Pharmacist, PRN About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes....

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HOSPITAL ONLY - Pharmacist

  • Phoenix UK
  • Lincolnshire, IL (6 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (6 miles from Highland Park, 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 (23 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago

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

Hybrid Full Time

Demographic Data for Highland Park, IL

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Highland Park, IL

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, 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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