Pharmacist Jobs in Ainsworth, IA

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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Travel Inpatient Pharmacist Community Hospital Iowa City, IA

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 2 hours ago

Travel Job Opportunity: Experienced Inpatient Pharmacist We are seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacist to join our hospital team in Iowa City, Iowa for a 13+ week contract....

Pharmacist

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Pharmacist - Acute

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Pharmacist - Acute Travel Job ID 1114415 Posted 13 days ago PHARMACIST - ACUTE Pharmacist - Acute JOB DETAILS We are partnering with a well-respected hospital system that is looking for a highly motivated...

Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care Emergency Medicine

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 7 days ago

The clinical pharmacist is responsible for delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients in the Emergency Department (ED)....

Clinical Pharmacist- Ambulatory Care Pediatrics

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 13 days ago

Coordinate discharge planning activities such as interacting with the prescriber to facilitate prescription writing, conducting patient counseling when appropriate including at bedside through the Meds-to-Beds...

Pharmacist (PRN)

  • Coralville, IA (24 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Coralville, IA (24 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 20 days ago

A career at Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital, a 40-bed, state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital owned and operated exclusively by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, is more than a job....

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist: Primary Care - Internal Medicine Clinic Pharmacist - IRL

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 23 days ago

therapy management services through the use of collaborative practice agreements and protocols Complete a comprehensive patient assessment including medication history, pertinent physical assessment...

Registered Pharmacist

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 26 days ago

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) preferred. Ability to administer immunizations....

Travel Hospital Pharmacist Iowa City, IA

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 27 days ago

Job Opportunity: Traveling Skilled Inpatient Pharmacist Location: Hospital in Iowa Employer: Soliant Health Contact: Megan Gwillim | ... | ......

Pharmacist Postdoctoral Scholar -Kennelty Research

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 27 days ago

Hands-on experience with some combination of the following: Post PharmD experiences in clinical pharmacy such as Medication Therapy Management, Chronic Care Management, or other billable pharmacy services...

Nuclear Pharmacist-Radiology

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 29 days ago

Supervision received: General supervision is received from the Chief Nuclear Pharmacist and from the Director of Nuclear Medicine....

Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care, ACT Circle Pharmacy

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

counseling for prescriptions dispensed from the pharmacy....

Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care, Cardiology

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

The clinical pharmacist is responsible for delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care to the adult acute care population....

Clinical Pharmacist - Clinical Cancer Center

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Utilize IV workflow technology to inspect and verify compounded sterile products. d....

Clinical Pharmacist- Acute Care Pediatrics

  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (21 miles from Ainsworth, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

New and future pharmacy practitioners are continually exposed to the day-to-day activities of the practicing clinical pharmacist; therefore, the clinical pharmacist must serve as a role model for these...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Ainsworth, IA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Ainsworth, IA 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 Ainsworth, IA
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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