Pharmacist Jobs in Richmond, KY

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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Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 11 hours ago

Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC Requisition Number: RE50115 Working Title: Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC - UKSPIS ED Liver Program Department Name: H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY Work Location: Lexington...

Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staf/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 11 hours ago

Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staf/UKHC Requisition Number: RE50106 Working Title: Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC Department Name: H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY Work Location: Lexington...

Clinical Pharmacist I

  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 18 hours ago

Overview As a Patient Care Assistant at CHI Saint Joseph Health you'll help our patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with their basic daily life activities. Your success in this...

Oncology Pharmacist

  • Richmond, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, KY
  • 1 day ago

Licensed Pharmacist with the Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy in good standing. Pharm.D. or relevant clinical hospital pharmacy experience is desirable....

Pharmacist

  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 2 days ago

A Staff Pharmacist at Walmart is at the forefront of patient communications, listening and developing relationships with those that seek our quality, heartfelt care....

Amb/Retail Pharmacist/OnCall/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 4 days ago

Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written orders from physicians....

Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Mid/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 5 days ago

The clinical pharmacist will provide pharmacy services to the assigned team based on scheduling needs and the training/competency of the individual pharmacist....

Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary | UK HealthCare is seeking a highly-motivated full-time pharmacist for a clinical pharmacist position working with the trauma/emergency surgery and general surgery populations at UK HealthCare...

Per Diem - Staff Pharmacist - KY License Required

  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 12 days ago

a per diem Staff Pharmacist with an active KY license....

Pharmacist

  • Berea, KY (14 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Berea, KY (14 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 14 days ago

Accurate interpretation, compounding, and dispensing of medication in adherence to legal and professional pharmacy standards....

Per Diem Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Lexington, KY

  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 14 days ago

Per Diem Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Lexington, KY Lexington, KY 4 days ago CATEGORY Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist JOB TYPE Per Diem Soliant Health is seeking a qualified and motivated Pharmacist for...

Pharmacist Intern Senior/OnCall/UKHC - Specialty Pharmacy

  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 15 days ago

Job Summary This position is designed to expose student interns to all facets of specialty pharmacy practice. Interns will rotate through specialty operations, multiple disease state specific call...

Amb/Retail Pharmacist/OnCall/UKHC - Retail Pharmacy

  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 15 days ago

Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written orders from physicians....

Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader

  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 15 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and act as a role model for the pharmacy team; appropriately handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce customer wait times...

Float Staff Pharmacist

  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (19 miles from Richmond, KY)
  • 15 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES - Fulfill customers' prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled - Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers - Ensure pharmacies...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Richmond, KY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Richmond, KY 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 Richmond, KY
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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