Pharmacist Jobs in Missouri

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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Hybrid Pharmacist - 4 Days Retail/1 Day Remote (MO)

  • WALGREENS
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • 60+ days ago

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

Hybrid

Senior Integrated Clinic Pharmacist

  • Humana
  • Springfield, MO
  • 8 hours ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 8 hours ago

As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on...

Remote

Pharmacist Pipeline St Louis MO

  • Adecco USA, Inc.
  • Lake Saint Louis, MO
  • 8 days ago
  • Lake Saint Louis, MO
  • 8 days ago

PORTAL COPY LINK link Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring remote pharmacists!...

Remote

Hybrid Pharmacist - 4 Days Retail/1 Day Remote (MO). Job in Kansas City Gr8Jobs

  • Walgreens
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 10 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 10 days ago

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

Remote

Hybrid Pharmacist - 4 Days Retail/1 Day Remote (MO). Job in Columbia Gr8Jobs

  • Walgreens
  • Columbia, MO
  • 10 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 10 days ago

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

Remote

Pharmacist - Clinical Advisor (Sales & Account Management)

  • CVS Health
  • Nevada, MO
  • 11 days ago
  • Nevada, MO
  • 11 days ago

Required Qualifications3+ years of managed care Pharmacist experience and/or 1 year of Managed Care Residency program.Active pharmacist license that is in good standing.Demonstrated experience in a...

Remote

Infusion Clinical Specialist Pharmacist

  • Ascension Health
  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 15 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 15 days ago

What additional preferences we're seeking Active pharmacist license in any of the 50 US states....

Remote

Pharmacist - Resident

  • 4010 St. Joseph's Medical Center
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 30+ days ago

pursuing licensure as a Registered Pharmacist by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy....

Hybrid

Demographic Data for Missouri

Moving to Missouri? Find some basic demographic data about Missouri below.


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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Missouri

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePharmacy research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Missouri 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 Missouri
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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