Pharmacist Jobs in Chester, 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 Lead - Stars Medication Adherence

  • Annapolis, MD (14 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (14 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 6 days ago

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

Seasonal Immunizing Pharmacist Part Time

  • Annapolis, MD (14 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (14 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 7 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....

Seasonal Immunizing Pharmacist Full Time

  • Pasadena, MD (17 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pasadena, MD (17 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 8 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....

Maryland Hospital Pharmacist Job

  • Glen Burnie, MD (22 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Glen Burnie, MD (22 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist Job Type Contract To Hire Ready to elevate your career as a Hospital Pharmacist?...

FT Staff Pharmacist - Floater Maryland Market

  • Easton, MD (16 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Easton, MD (16 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Essential Job Functions: Primary Job Functions as the pharmacist are: Perform all functions of the staff pharmacists, including but not limited to supporting divisional, corporate and special promotions...

Pharmacist

  • Easton, MD (16 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Easton, MD (16 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 13 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....

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Annapolis, MD (14 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (14 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 14 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....

District Support Pharmacist PT

  • Gambrills, MD (21 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Gambrills, MD (21 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 22 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....

Multisite Pharmacist

  • Lothian, MD (22 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Lothian, MD (22 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 23 days ago

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced Multisite Pharmacist join our team in the Forehill store and Bo'ness Health Centre....

Pharmacist

  • Chestertown, MD (20 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 28 days ago
  • Chestertown, MD (20 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 28 days ago

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

Staff Pharmacist (hourly)

  • Denton, MD (24 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denton, MD (24 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 30+ 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....

FT Pharmacist (36 Hrs) - Pharmacy - 0310 (Floater)

  • Bowie, MD (24 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bowie, MD (24 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

FT salaried floating pharmacist position (36hrs) salary range $101920 - $127400 Why Work at Giant? At Giant, we love what we do, and make it easy for you to love it, too!...

Staff Pharmacist roles in MD for impacted Rite Aid colleagues

  • Annapolis, MD (14 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (14 miles from Chester, MD)
  • 45+ 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....

Demographic Data for Chester, MD

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Chester, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Chester, MD 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 Chester, 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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