Pharmacist Jobs in Columbia, 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 - Oncology Infusion Center

  • MedStar Health
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

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

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Clinical Pharmacist I

  • MedStar Health
  • Parkville, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 27 days ago
  • Parkville, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 27 days ago

of Position Provides pharmaceutical care to assigned patients under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager....

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Clinical Pharmacist I - PRN

  • MedStar Health
  • Silver Spring, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago

of Position Provides pharmaceutical care to assigned patients under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager....

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Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Infectious Disease

  • Howard University Hospital
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Infectious DiseaseHoward University Hospital Washington, DCRole SummaryAs a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Infectious Disease at Howard University Hospital, you will...

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Pharmacist

  • Walgreens
  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 14 hours ago

therapy management Ensure medication safety through accurate compounding, dispensing, and regulatory compliance Mentor and train pharmacy team members in a collaborative and supportive environment...

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Pharmacist - Registered

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Wheaton, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheaton, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Medicare Formulary Strategy Pharmacist Lead

  • Humana
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

The Formulary Strategy Pharmacist Lead uses clinical and financial data driven methods to develop and influence formulary strategies for Humana's Medicare line of business....

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Pharmacist, Retail Customer Care

  • CVS Health
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

therapy management....

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Clinical Pharmacist II - Critical Care , ICU

  • LifeBridge Health
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Registered Pharmacist in Maryland....

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Senior Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

  • Humana
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Must have an active Pharmacist license with the Board of Pharmacy in the appropriate state....

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Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist - Refill Clinic - PRN

  • Ochsner Health
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned,...

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Specialty Pharmacist

  • United Health Group
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Required Qualifications: ACPE - accredited PharmD degree (highly preferred) or BS of Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience Active State of Maryland pharmacist license in good standing Proficient...

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Overnight Staff Pharmacist FT

  • 1275 Washington CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, 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....

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Pharmacist

  • Medix Staffing Solutions
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Valid State Board of Pharmacy Licensure and Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certification. Immunization Certification and CPR Certification are preferred....

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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Trauma, Emergency Medicine

  • University of Maryland Medical System
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Trauma, Emergency Medicine Responsible for providing medication therapy management services, both clinical and distributive tasks as necessary, in collaboration with other...

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Demographic Data for Columbia, MD

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Columbia, MD offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.8%
Bachelor's Degree
32.9%
Master's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
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 Columbia, 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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