Pharmacist Jobs in Sayville, 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 - Suffolk County - Vivo Outpatient - Contract Part-time/Full-time

  • Bay Shore, NY (7 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (7 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

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

District Support Pharmacist FT

  • Bay Shore, NY (7 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (7 miles from Sayville, 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....

Dist Suppt Pharmacist FT

  • East Northport, NY (16 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Northport, NY (16 miles from Sayville, 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....

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Commack, NY (14 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Commack, NY (14 miles from Sayville, 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-PD

  • Bethpage, NY (22 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bethpage, NY (22 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Staff pharmacists fill orders for parenteral and enteral medications, monitor patient drug therapies, and provide drug information. Staff pharmacists supervise and direct support personnel....

Pharmacist - Night Shift - Includes Weekend Hours

  • Stony Brook, NY (13 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (13 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Prepare IV admixtures and other sterile admixtures, including cytotoxic and other hazardous agents. Provide drug information to patients and to other professionals as requested....

Pharmacist - Night Shift - Includes Weekend Hours Stony Brook University

  • Stony Brook, NY (13 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (13 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Prepare IV admixtures and other sterile admixtures, including cytotoxic and other hazardous agents. Provide drug information to patients and to other professionals as requested....

Dist Support Pharmacist

  • East Northport, NY (16 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Northport, NY (16 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 30+ 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 or Part Time)

  • Commack, NY (14 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Commack, NY (14 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 30+ days 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...

Staff Pharmacist

  • Amityville, NY (18 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Amityville, NY (18 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 30+ 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....

Staff Pharmacist Overnight

  • West Islip, NY (12 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Islip, NY (12 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 30+ 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....

Home Infusion Pharmacist

  • Hauppauge, NY (8 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (8 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Details The Infusion Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical services to patients receiving infusion, specialty or retail services in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety...

District Support Pharmacist

  • Huntington Station, NY (17 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Huntington Station, NY (17 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 45+ 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....

District Support Pharmacist PT

  • Farmingdale, NY (19 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (19 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 45+ 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....

Per Diem Pharmacist - Greenlawn, Long Island, New York - OFFS

  • Greenlawn, NY (18 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Greenlawn, NY (18 miles from Sayville, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Description Per Diem Pharmacist - Greenlawn, Long Island, New York - OFFS Job Title: Per Diem Pharmacist The Per Diem Pharmacist serves patients by preparing medications; giving pharmacological information...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Sayville, NY

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Sayville, NY 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 Sayville, 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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