Pharmacist Jobs in Gonzales, LA

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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Staff Pharmacist

  • Plaquemine, LA (22 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Plaquemine, LA (22 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 4 hours ago

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

District Support Pharmacist

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 1 day 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....

2025 Pharmacist Graduate Intern

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Pharmacy students currently enrolled in a professional pharmacy program will have the opportunity to concentrate on patient counseling, customer service, over the counter medications...

Staff Pharmacist (IV Room)

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Performs clinical duties including medication therapy management and clinical monitoring with a goal of positive clinical patient outcomes....

Float Pharmacist

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Staff Pharmacist (hourly)

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 11 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

Pharmacist 8

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 11 days ago

utilization review, federal pharmaceutical manufacturer rebate program, state supplemental rebate program, outcomes management, recipient lock-in program, provider help desk, provider relations and...

Pharmacist - Outpatient OTP (Per Diem)

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 12 days ago

Your Job as a Pharmacist: The Pharmacist is responsible for the accountability of prescription medications to patients and maintenance of accurate records; provides expertise in the safe use of prescription...

Pharmacist Job Full-Time Hours LA

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 13 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist Job Type Travel Exciting Travel Pharmacy Job Opportunity in Louisiana with Soliant! Great Flexible Schedule!...

Oncology Pharmacist, Medical Pharmacy

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 16 days ago

**What Youll Be Doing:** **Oncology Pharmacist, Medical Pharmacy** **Collaboration Opportunities:** The Oncology Pharmacist role collaborates with the full clinical team, service organization, performance...

Specialty Staff Pharmacist (Evergreen)

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 16 days ago

pharmacy best practices, and knowledge of specialty diseases such as Autoimmune, Oncology, Hepatitis C, HIV, and more The above information describes the general nature and level of work performed...

PRN Staff Pharmacist Talent Pipeline

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 16 days ago

pharmacy best practices, and knowledge of specialty diseases such as Autoimmune, Oncology, Hepatitis C, HIV, and more The above information describes the general nature and level of work performed...

Pharmacist-in-Charge (Evergreen)

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 16 days ago

pharmacy best practices, and knowledge of specialty diseases such as Autoimmune, Oncology, Hepatitis C, HIV, and more + Clinical oversight and industry innovation; committee member participation as...

Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist - Nights

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 19 days ago

Serves as clinical mentor for pharmacists in assigned med groups. Serves as a preceptor for students from the affiliated colleges of pharmacy....

Pharmacist

  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (21 miles from Gonzales, LA)
  • 19 days ago

Performs clinical duties including medication therapy management and clinical monitoring with a goal of positive clinical patient outcomes....

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Gonzales, LA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Gonzales, LA 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 Gonzales, LA
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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