Pharmacist Jobs in Mississippi

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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Pharmacist - Central Pharmacy

  • Jackson, MS
  • 5 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 5 hours ago

Job Requisition ID: R00042243 Job Category: Allied Health Organization: BMT and Central Pharmacy Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Pharmacist - Central Pharmacy Job Summary: To fill prescriptions...

Pharmacist-Clinical Staff

  • Booneville, MS
  • 14 hours ago
  • Booneville, MS
  • 14 hours ago

Minimum Required PHARMACIST-FOR APPROPRIATE STATE Preferred/Desired...

Clinical Staff Pharmacist PRN

  • Jackson, MS
  • 14 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 14 hours ago

Minimum Required PHARMACIST-FOR APPROPRIATE STATE Preferred/Desired...

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 1 day 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

  • Natchez, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Natchez, MS
  • 1 day ago

Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws....

Dist Suppt Pharmacist PT

  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 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....

Pharmacist - Full Time (Float)

  • Oxford, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Oxford, MS
  • 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....

Pharmacist - Full Time

  • Southaven, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 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 - Full Time Flexible Schedule

  • Greenville, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenville, MS
  • 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-Adult PCAP-PT (R00033637)

  • Jackson, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 5 days ago

Job Requisition ID:R00033637Job Category:Allied HealthOrganization:Adult PCAPLocation/s:Main Campus JacksonJob Title:Pharmacist - Adult PCAP - Part TimeJob Summary:To fill prescriptions, dispense medicines...

Epic Pharmacist Analyst (Telecommute within 100 miles)

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary: A pharmacist license is required....

Remote Work

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

  • Jackson, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 6 days ago

**Job Posting Title** Clinical Staff Pharmacist **Job Description** The Clinical Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the processing and documenting of Utilization Management requests (i.e. formulary...

Pharmacist (PRN)

  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 6 days ago

Pharmacist (PRN) Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, and Gulfport Hospital | Part-Time | Varies | Pascagoula, Mississippi United States Position Overview; The Pharmacist interprets, fills and dispenses medications...

Pharmacist (PRN)

  • Walls, MS
  • 7 days ago
  • Walls, MS
  • 7 days ago

Accurate interpretation, compounding, and dispensing of medication in adherence to legal and professional pharmacy standards....

Staff Pharmacist - $20,000 Sign On + Relocation

  • Meridian, MS
  • 7 days ago
  • Meridian, MS
  • 7 days ago

A Staff Pharmacist at Walmart is at the forefront of patient communications, listening and developing relationshipswiththose thatseek our quality, heartfelt care....

Demographic Data for Mississippi

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Mississippi

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Mississippi offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.1%
Bachelor's Degree
33.5%
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 Mississippi
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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