Pharmacist Jobs in Gaithersburg, 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

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

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

Clinical Pharmacist II - Cardiology Decentralized

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 7 days ago

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

Travel Inpatient Pharmacist - Philadelphia, PA

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 7 hours ago

Category Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist Job Type Contract Travel Hospital Pharmacist - Philadelphia, PA | 13-Week Assignment Soliant is seeking a Travel Pharmacist from the Washington, DC area for a 13...

Clinical Pharmacist

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure....

Floater Pharmacist

  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

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

Pharmacist

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

FT Staff Pharmacist (Modified Hours) - Store 413 Alexandria, VA

  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 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...

Dispensary Pharmacist Needed In Metro Virginia!

  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Dispensary Pharmacist position in Virginia! Come join our family friendly teams with supportive leadership and administration....

Seasonal Immunizing Pharmacist PT

  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 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....

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Kensington, MD (9 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kensington, MD (9 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 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 (Per-Diem)

  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Pharmacist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required....

Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist (Per-Diem)

  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Pharmacist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required....

Pharmacist - Community / Outpatient - Full-Time

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Provides patient counseling as appropriate on a patient-by-patient basis....

Seasonal Immunizing Pharmacist Part Time

  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 3 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....

Dispensary Pharmacist Needed In Metro Virginia! JOB-3067227

  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Dispensary Pharmacist position in Virginia! Come join our family friendly teams with supportive leadership and administration....

Demographic Data for Gaithersburg, MD

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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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