Pharmacist Jobs in Brookline, MA

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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Emerson Health

Lead Clinical Pharmacist (Evenings) Hospital Pharmacy Full-Time 36-40 Hours Monday-Friday 2:30

Join our team as a Lead Clinical Pharmacist (Evenings) and become the go-to clinical and operational expert during evening hours....

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Emerson Health

Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacist, PharmD, Acute Care Pharmacist, Pharmacy Residency, Hospital Pharmacy Jobs Massachusetts, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Medication Management...

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Onco360

Pharmacist

  • Onco360
  • Waltham, MA (8 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (8 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Our Onco360 Pharmacy in Waltham, MA has a need for three Full Time Pharmacist!...

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Pharmacist - Travel Job

  • Jackson PharmacyPros
  • Salem, MA (17 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Salem, MA (17 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide Join as a pharmacist and maintain clinical standards while supporting medication safety across the inpatient setting....

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Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist 2- Boston, MA

  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
  • Charlestown, MA (5 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Charlestown, MA (5 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Under the general supervision of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program ASP leadership and senior AS pharmacists (levels 3 and 4) the antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist 2 assists the ASP3-4 and the Medical...

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Transition of Care Pharmacist

  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

This pharmacist will ensure the correct medications are dispensed to the correct patients in an efficient and safe manner as promised....

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Pharmacist Part time (3 days per week)

  • B. Braun Medical UK
  • Woburn, MA (11 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Woburn, MA (11 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Valid Pharmacist license Schedule is (24 hrs per week) (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) Week days with rotating weekends (Every third weekend)....

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Clinical Pharmacist - Internal Medicine/Critical Care

  • Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
  • Cambridge, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 12 hours ago

Pharmacists take on charge responsibility and supervise and direct support staff. Clinical Pharmacists must have the ability to work independently with minimal to no direct supervision....

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Staff Pharmacist

  • Walmart
  • Quincy, MA (8 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Quincy, MA (8 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

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Pharmacist

  • Walmart
  • Brockton, MA (17 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Brockton, MA (17 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

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Pharmacist, Outpatient Department

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

The Outpatient Pharmacist II is responsible for the preparation, compounding and dispensing of medications according to the laws, policies and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy...

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Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist 2- Boston, MA

  • Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Under the general supervision of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program ASP leadership and senior AS pharmacists (levels 3 and 4) the antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist 2 assists the ASP3-4 and the Medical...

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CHC Pharmacist (Outpatient, Per Diem)

  • Boston Medical Center
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Dispense medical and surgical products as prescribed Record prescriptions dispensed; including poisons, narcotics and other restricted drugs Perform order entry of prescriptions into the pharmacy management...

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Pharmacy - Pharmacist

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Concord, MA (15 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, MA (15 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Pharmacy - Pharmacists to fill Travel and Local Contract opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

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Float Pharmacist - Community - Massachusetts

  • United Health Group
  • Quincy, MA (8 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Quincy, MA (8 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago

We seek a Float Pharmacist to perform professional duties and responsibilities associated with the processing of prescriptions....

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Demographic Data for Brookline, MA

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Brookline, MA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Brookline, MA 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 Brookline, MA
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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