Pharmacist Jobs in Canastota, NY

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 - Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Available

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
1 day ago

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
1 day ago

therapy management Ensure medication safety through accurate compounding, dispensing, and regulatory compliance Mentor and train pharmacy team members in a collaborative and supportive environment...

Pharmacist - Newly Increased Salary Range

Rome, NY (17 miles from Canastota, NY)
10 days ago

Rome, NY (17 miles from Canastota, NY)
10 days ago

Pharmacist

Cicero, NY (16 miles from Canastota, NY)
10 days ago

Cicero, NY (16 miles from Canastota, NY)
10 days ago

Travel Infusion Pharmacist - Contract - Albany, NY

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
15 days ago

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
15 days ago

license (active and in good standing) Prior experience in infusion, inpatient hospital, or oncology settings Strong attention to detail and sterile compounding knowledge Ideal for pharmacists looking...

Pharmacist Job New York Outpatient

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
18 days ago

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
18 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist Job Type Contract To Hire Soliant is growing and seeking a pharmacist to join our team in upstate New York! We have several locations available!...

Pharmacist - Overnights

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
18 days ago

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
18 days ago

patient counseling/education....

Pharmacist - Retail

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
20 days ago

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
20 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Three+ years of retail pharmacy experience preferred....

Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus Available

North Syracuse, NY (18 miles from Canastota, NY)
21 days ago

North Syracuse, NY (18 miles from Canastota, NY)
21 days ago

Staff Pharmacist

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
22 days ago

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
22 days ago

Crouse#s Pharmacy team is hiring a Staff Pharmacist....

Pharmacist Vaccinator Temporary Opportunity

Whitesboro, NY (22 miles from Canastota, NY)
23 days ago

Whitesboro, NY (22 miles from Canastota, NY)
23 days ago

Overview Scope of Responsibilities: Provides vaccination services to Kinney patients within the store and at offsite locations. Responsible the processing, administration, and documentation that...

Entry Level Pharmacist Nights

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
30+ days ago

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
30+ days ago

Performs various pharmaceutical duties such as compounding, narcotic filling, interpreting and preparing individual inpatient and outpatient prescription orders, and refilling medications....

Dist Suppt Pharmacist FT

Cicero, NY (16 miles from Canastota, NY)
30+ days ago

Cicero, NY (16 miles from Canastota, NY)
30+ 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....

Healthcare Services Pharmacist - Newly Increased Salary Range

Rome, NY (17 miles from Canastota, NY)
45+ days ago

Rome, NY (17 miles from Canastota, NY)
45+ days ago

Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted...

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist - Cardiology

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
45+ days ago

Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Canastota, NY)
45+ days ago

This pharmacist will also work closely with our specialty/retail pharmacy division to provide medication oversight and monitoring in accordance with specialty medication requirements....

Staff Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem

Rome, NY (17 miles from Canastota, NY)
45+ days ago

Rome, NY (17 miles from Canastota, NY)
45+ days ago

Preparing IV admixtures and extemporaneous parenteral products under aseptic conditions....

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Demographic Data for Canastota, NY

Moving to Canastota, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Canastota, NY below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Canastota, NY

Local

National

Total Population

12,336

Number of Businesses

197

City Size

Medium/Sm

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Canastota, NY

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 Canastota, NY offer the following education background

Doctorate Degree

51.4%

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 Canastota, NY

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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