Pharmacist Jobs in Halifax, 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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Float Pharmacist - Community Pharmacy

  • Brockton, MA (11 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (11 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 15 days ago

We're looking for a Pharmacist Float to perform professional duties and responsibilities associated with processing prescriptions....

Pharmacist-Student-Tech

  • New Bedford, MA (24 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (24 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 2 days ago

We are searching for a talented Pharmacist - Student - Tech Hours: Per Diem Shift: Flexible shifts & hours, 6:00am - 12:00am with weekend and holiday rotation Location: St....

Pharmacist-Clinical Specialist-Amb C

  • New Bedford, MA (24 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (24 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Provide Medication Reconciliation and Medication Therapy Management tasks as needed, documenting on appropriate media and seeking reimbursement where possible....

Seasonal Immuninizing Pharmacist PT

  • Canton, MA (19 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Canton, MA (19 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 5 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

  • Foxboro, MA (19 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Foxboro, MA (19 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 5 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....

Pharmacist

  • Braintree, MA (16 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Braintree, MA (16 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Pharmacist (125708) Pharmacist - (125708) Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical...

Clinical Staff Pharmacist Per Diem Mail Order

  • Westwood, MA (23 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Westwood, MA (23 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Utilizes clinical data in evaluating physician orders to ensure appropriate therapy. .Provides and documents drug information and patient counseling....

Pharmacist

  • Walpole, MA (23 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Walpole, MA (23 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Now Hiring -Full time Pharmacist for our Walpole, MA location....

Seasonal Immunizing Pharmacist Part Time

  • Hyde Park, MA (22 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hyde Park, MA (22 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 8 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....

Pharmacy Operations Clinical Pharmacist Manager

  • Hingham, MA (13 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hingham, MA (13 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 8 days ago

What You Bring: Minimum of professional Registered Pharmacist degree required. Graduate study in a business, public health, or health policy field will be favorably considered....

Clinical Pharmacist Reviewer

  • Hingham, MA (13 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hingham, MA (13 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 8 days ago

The Clinical Pharmacist Reviewer reviews formulary exception, prior authorization and quantity limit exception requests from providers via phone and fax for the Retail Pharmacy, Medicare Advantage Part...

Clinical Pharmacist - Framingham / Norwood

  • Norwood, MA (21 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Norwood, MA (21 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 11 days ago

admixture procedures (b) knowledge of non-sterile compounding, immunizations and medication therapy management (MTM) (c) completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program, (d) completion...

Clinical Pharmacist - Norwood

  • Norwood, MA (21 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Norwood, MA (21 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 14 days ago

of non-sterile compounding, immunizations and medication therapy management (MTM) (c) completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program, (d) completion of an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience...

PRN Pharmacist

  • Walpole, MA (23 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Walpole, MA (23 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Description As a PRN Pharmacist at Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy, you will work on an ad-hoc basis performing standard pharmacist duties in a closed-door setting....

Pharmacist

  • West Bridgewater, MA (8 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • West Bridgewater, MA (8 miles from Halifax, MA)
  • 19 days ago

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced pharmacist to join our team in the East Quay....

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Halifax, MA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Halifax, MA 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 Halifax, 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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