Pharmacist Jobs in Ellicott City, 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 I

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Pharmacists supervise and direct pharmacy support personnel to ensure the timeliness of medication availability....

Clinical Pharmacist II

  • Westminster, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 22 days ago

Providing data to leadership demonstrating the effectiveness of a pharmacist led transitions of care program....

Clinical Infusion Pharmacist

  • Owings Mills, MD (11 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Owings Mills, MD (11 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Active Maryland license granted by the State Board of Pharmacy Preferred: active DC and/or Virginia Pharmacist licenses At least 1 year of experience in sterile IV admixture procedures in Home Infusion...

Clinical Pharmacist I - PRN - Night Shift

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 7 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....

Clinical Pharmacist I - PRN - Anticoagulation Clinic & Inpatient

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 13 days ago

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

Seasonal Immunizing Pharmacist Part Time

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 hours 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....

Pharmacist

  • Columbia, MD (6 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD (6 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 6 hours ago

PharMerica is a non-retail pharmacy that focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care centers, and...

Pharmacist - Central

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 6 hours ago

As a pharmacist, youll provide distributive services, supervise pharmacy technicians, and ensure efficient workflow....

Production Pharmacist - Home Infusion Baltimore MD

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 10 hours ago

RPh on the Go is actively hiring for a Production Pharmacist position in Baltimore, Maryland....

Production Pharmacist- Day Shift (8-week contract) in MD

  • Owings Mills, MD (11 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Owings Mills, MD (11 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

We are seeking a Production Pharmacist for an 8-week contract to fill day shift. This Production Pharmacist will be working in the physical production area with the technicians....

Contracted Production Pharmacist - Owings Mills, Maryland

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Oversee the production and verification of compounded and prepared medications Utilize clinical knowledge to ensure accuracy and promote patient safety Collaborate with pharmacy...

Day Shift Production Pharmacist Contract Assignment - Owings Mills, Maryland

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

We are seeking a highly skilled pharmacist with strong clinical knowledge and prior non-retail pharmacy experienceretail-only backgrounds will not be considered....

Production Pharmacist - Owings Mills, Maryland (No Weekends)

  • Owings Mills, MD (11 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Owings Mills, MD (11 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

We are looking for a pharmacist with strong clinical expertise and prior non-retail pharmacy experience. Candidates with retail-only backgrounds will not be considered....

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Kensington, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kensington, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 12 hours 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....

Floater Pharmacist

  • Columbia, MD (4 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD (4 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Our customers depend on our Pharmacists to provide the best service possible when it comes to their health....

Demographic Data for Ellicott City, MD

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Ellicott City, MD

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, 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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