Pharmacist Jobs in Iowa

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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Part Time Float Pharmacist - Community

  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 12 days ago

pharmacist shifts during times of surrounding pharmacy site manager PTO Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction...

PT - Floating Pharmacist (24 hours/week)

  • Bellevue, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellevue, IA
  • 5 days ago

Position will travel to our 9 sites in the eastern side of the state cover for PTO for our pharmacist....

Pharmacist

  • Ames, IA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 2 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-Retail

  • Peosta, IA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Peosta, IA
  • 6 hours ago

Completes a prospective drug utilization review for all new prescriptions. Customer Care Promptly greets patients as they enter the pharmacy....

Overnight Inpatient Pharmacist Winnebago, NE Tribal Hospital Night Shift

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 11 hours ago

License (required) Proven experience in an inpatient hospital setting Comfortable with sterile compounding, emergency medication support, and overnight responsibilities Strong clinical judgment, attention...

Clinical Pharmacist Lead - Stars Medication Adherence

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

Through our home delivery and over-the-counter fulfillment services, specialty, and retail pharmacy locations, we provide customers simple, integrated solutions every time....

Travel Pharmacist (13-Week Contract) Clarinda, IA

  • Clarinda, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Clarinda, IA
  • 1 day ago

Were seeking a skilled Travel Pharmacist for a 13-week contract at a 25-bed critical access hospital in Clarinda, IA....

Travel Staff Pharmacist Southwest Iowa Region

  • Shenandoah, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Shenandoah, IA
  • 1 day ago

A critical access hospital in Southwest Iowa is seeking a Travel Pharmacist for a 13-week assignment....

Travel Pharmacist - $2,746 per week

  • Clinton, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton, IA
  • 1 day ago

We're now seeking Pharmacists for openings at a hospital in Clinton, Iowa....

Hospital Night Pharmacist Job Iowa

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 1 day ago

Category Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist Job Type Contract Permanent Inpatient Pharmacist - Night Shift Location: Northeast Nebraska (near the Iowa border) Schedule: Full-Time, Night Shift Start Date...

Pharmacist - Acute Care

  • Clinton, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Clinton, IA
  • 2 days ago

Please apply online now for immediate consideration for this Pharmacist opportunity or to connect with our team about all of the Pharmacist options in Iowa....

Travel Pharmacist

  • Clinton, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Clinton, IA
  • 2 days ago

THE POSITION: The Pharmacist is responsible for filling medication orders, monitoring patient medication therapies, counseling patients, documentation of inventory, providing drug information, and supervising...

Pharmacy Practice Specialist - Pharmacist In Charge, Urbandale

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 2 days ago

The Pharmacist-in-Charge at Urbandale Pharmacy will oversee daily operations for both a co-located closed-door retail pharmacy and a hospital/clinic pharmacy....

Registered Pharmacist-Hourly

  • Denison, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Denison, IA
  • 3 days ago

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

Part-Time Pharmacist, Evenings

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago

Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. Must be licensed within 3 months of hire. 2. BLS certification within 3 months of hire. 3....

Demographic Data for Iowa

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Iowa

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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