Pharmacist Jobs in Melville, 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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Local Contract Pharmacist - $75-80 per hour

  • Far Rockaway, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Far Rockaway, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

BLS Must have Medicaid Experience RX30 Experience 2 Years Retail Pharmacy Experience Apply today for immediate consideration!...

Dist Suppt Pharmacist FT

  • Douglaston, NY (17 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Douglaston, NY (17 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 14 hours 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

  • Floral Park, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Floral Park, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 14 hours 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....

Dist Suppt Pharmacist

  • North Baldwin, NY (13 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • North Baldwin, NY (13 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 15 hours 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....

Pharmacists

  • Elmhurst, NY (24 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Elmhurst, NY (24 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Pharmacists (Elmhurst, NY) Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other healthcare practitioners and provide patient education about medication use....

Pharmacist

  • West Islip, NY (7 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • West Islip, NY (7 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products accurately....

Dist Suppt Pharmacist PT

  • Wantagh, NY (9 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wantagh, NY (9 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day 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....

Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) Retail Pharmacy Queens, NY

  • Floral Park, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Floral Park, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We are currently recruiting for a Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to lead daily pharmacy operations at a small, community-based retail pharmacy in Queens, NY....

Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) Retail Pharmacy

  • Elmont, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmont, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Category Pharmacy-Pharmacist in Charge Job Type Contract We are currently recruiting for a Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to lead daily pharmacy operations at a small, community-based retail pharmacy in...

Mail Order Pharmacist

  • Great Neck, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Current License to practice as a Pharmacist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed. 1-3 years of relevant experience, required....

Pharmacist

  • Woodbury, NY (4 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (4 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 5 days ago

... What you'll do... Provides comprehensive patient care to members by processing and accurately dispensing prescription orders administering immunizations counseling members regarding health...

(USA) Staff Pharmacist (Hourly) - Sam's

  • Woodbury, NY (4 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (4 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 5 days ago

... What you'll do... Provides comprehensive patient care to members by processing and accurately dispensing prescription orders administering immunizations counseling members regarding health...

Pharmacist - Suffolk County 3-5 shifts/week Contract Oncology/IV Room

  • Bay Shore, NY (11 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (11 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 6 days ago

FLEXSTAFF - PHARMACIST POSITION SUMMARY Interprets, compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical supplies, using standard physical and chemical procedures to fill written prescriptions...

Pharmacist

  • Port Jefferson, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Compounds intravenous admixtures and parenteral mixtures....

Per Diem Retail Pharmacist Near Queens, NY

  • Flushing, NY (22 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Flushing, NY (22 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 7 days ago

License 1+ year of hands-on retail pharmacy experience Proficiency in PioneerRX pharmacy management software Strong ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and accountability Availability...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Melville, NY

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Melville, 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 Melville, 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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