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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Pharmacist - PT

  • Underwood, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Underwood, IA
  • 8 days ago

Licenses and Certifications PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Required and BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist...

Pharmacist

  • Missouri Valley, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Missouri Valley, IA
  • 9 days ago

Licenses and Certifications PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Required and BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist...

Staff Pharmacist, Amazon Pharmacy

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 45+ days ago

This includes, filling, verifying and packing orders for shipment, in addition to pharmacist verifications....

Pharmacist

  • Hull, IA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hull, IA
  • 4 hours ago

A Staff Pharmacist at Walmart is at the forefront of patient communications, listening and developing relationshipswiththose thatseek our quality, heartfelt care....

Staff Pharmacist $60,000 Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Available

  • Hawarden, IA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hawarden, IA
  • 4 hours ago

A Staff Pharmacist at Walmart is at the forefront of patient communications, listening and developing relationshipswiththose thatseek our quality, heartfelt care....

Part Time Float Pharmacist - Community

  • Davenport, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 9 hours ago

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

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Specialty and Gene Therapies

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 23 hours ago

, and other health care providers as a member of the multi-disciplinary team Provide disease state management and medication therapy management services through the use of collaborative practice agreements...

Floating Registered Pharmacist

  • Algona, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Algona, IA
  • 1 day ago

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

Travel Hospital Pharmacist Inpatient & Retail Iowa

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

pharmacy operations for community patients as needed Qualifications: Iowa pharmacist license or temporary license eligibility Prior hospital pharmacy experience required Experience in sterile compounding...

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • IA
  • 2 days ago
  • IA
  • 2 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients....

Dist Suppt Pharmacist FT

  • IA
  • 2 days ago
  • IA
  • 2 days 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....

Dist Suppt Pharmacist PT

  • IA
  • 2 days ago
  • IA
  • 2 days 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....

Travel Hospital Pharmacist Inpatient & Retail

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

pharmacy operations for community patients as needed Qualifications: Iowa pharmacist license or temporary license eligibility Prior hospital pharmacy experience required Experience in sterile compounding...

Behavioral Health Pharmacist - PT

  • Mondamin, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Mondamin, IA
  • 2 days ago

Licenses and Certifications PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Required and BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist...

Inpatient Pharmacist (Travel) - October Start - Page County, IA

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

(Sat/Sun) Technology: Altera (inpatient) DRX (retail) Requirements: Iowa Pharmacist license or eligibility for a temporary license Hospital pharmacy experience required If you're a pharmacist with strong...

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
51.4%
Bachelor's Degree
33.3%
Master's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
3.0%
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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