Pharmacist Jobs in Bowie, MD

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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Clinical Pharmacist II - Infusion Services

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 hours ago

Responsible for providing medication therapy management services, both clinical and distributive tasks as necessary, in collaboration with other providers to assure that drug therapy is safe, effective...

Pharmacist Job at Falls Church Community Hospital

  • Falls Church, VA (23 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Falls Church, VA (23 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

Hospital Pharmacist Job. 300 bed community hospital in Falls Church, VA....

Clinical Pharmacist II - Emergency Department

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago

General Summary of Position We are hiring for an Emergency Medicine trained pharmacist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center as a Clinical Pharmacist II - Emergency Department....

FT Pharmacist (36 Hrs) - Pharmacy - 0337

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Full Time Staff Pharmacist 36 hours $101,920-$127,400 Why Work at Giant? At Giant, we love what we do, and make it easy for you to love it, too!...

Pharmacist Local Specialty

  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Works collaboratively, along with the Local Specialty Pharmacy staff.External Basic QualificationsBS in Pharmacy or Pharm D Degree from an accredited educational institute.Current pharmacist license...

Contract Hospital Pharmacist - Rockville MD

  • Rockville, MD (23 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (23 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Pharmacist will be filling routine orders for unit does and prepackaged pharmaceutical dispenses medications....

Clinical Pharmacist I

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Prepares IV admixtures and compounds sterile products including, but not limited to: large volume parenteral, mini-bags, TPN solutions, and hazardous agents including cytotoxic drugs....

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 3 days ago

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

Night Pharmacist FT

  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 3 days ago

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

Clinical Pharmacist II (Evening shift, 7 on / 7 off)

  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Hear from our hospital president The Clinical Pharmacist II is responsible for providing clinical and operational pharmacy services for the hospital....

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Internal Medicine

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Job DescriptionJob SummaryResponsible for providing medication therapy management services, both clinical and distributive tasks as necessary, in collaboration with other providers to assure that drug...

Research Pharmacist - GPHS FSP

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Compensation and Benefits The salary pay range estimated for this position Pharmacist III based inMaryland is $110,000.00-$140,000.00....

Clinical Pharmacist II

  • Clinton, MD (19 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Clinton, MD (19 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 5 days ago

beyond those exhibited by those in a Clinical Pharmacist I position....

Non-Registered Pharmacist

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 5 days ago

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

Clinical Pharmacist - Primarily Evenings

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 5 days ago

beyond those exhibited by those in a Clinical Pharmacist I position....

Demographic Data for Bowie, MD

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Bowie, MD

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Bowie, MD 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 Bowie, MD
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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