Pharmacist Jobs in Mchenry, 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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Clinical Pharmacist - Casual PRN Variable shifts

  • Lake Forest, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including sterile products, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products....

Float Pharmacist

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (14 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (14 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Are you the Pharmacist who knows your patients by name? Do they ask for you because you build meaningful relationships with them?...

Pharmacist

  • Salem, WI (17 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Salem, WI (17 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 15 hours 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...

Pharmacist Full or Part-Time

  • Burlington, WI (19 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, WI (19 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 1 day 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...

Investigational Pharmacist

  • North Chicago, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Sterile Compounding 5. Managerial experience...

Multisite Pharmacist

  • Hampshire, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hampshire, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced Multisite Pharmacist join our team in the Portsmouth and Waterlooville area....

Pharmacist

  • Lincolnshire, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Job Title: Pharmacist Fantastic opportunity for a Pharmacist new to OPD Address: Scunthorpe General Hospital, Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe DN15 7BH Hourly Rate: Competitive rate and excellent benefits...

Pharmacist - Sign On Bonus Available

  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 3 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...

Clinical Pharmacist - Days

  • Arlington Heights, IL (22 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (22 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Position Highlights: Position: Clinical Pharmacist Location: Arlington Heights, Salt Creek Infusion Center (primary)- rotating sites may be required (on occasion) Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Hours...

Clinical Pharmacist, UM Development

  • Wheeling, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist, UM Development will have excellent communication skills and experience presenting to leadership....

Pharmacist - Hybrid - Part Time

  • Mettawa, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mettawa, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 6 days ago

care Pharmacist Pharmacy technician Clinical pharmacist Sterile compounding Patient care...

Pharmacist II

  • Mettawa, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mettawa, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 7 days ago

pharmacy Sterile Compounding Managerial experience Job Requirement Pharmacist Pharmacist...

Pharmacist II

  • North Chicago, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Sterile Compounding 5....

UM Development Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (20 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (20 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Position Summary As a Clinical Development Oncology Pharmacist, you will create and maintain clinical content for specialty oncology drugs covered under the pharmacy and medical benefit....

Clinical Development Pharmacist

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (20 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (20 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Required Qualifications: - Active pharmacist license that is in good standing - 2+ years of managed care pharmacist experience - 2+ years Prior Authorization experience - 1+ years demonstrated experience...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Mchenry, IL

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Mchenry, IL offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.3%
Bachelor's Degree
33.3%
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 Mchenry, 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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