Pharmacist Jobs in Vestal, 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

  • Walgreens
  • Endicott, NY (6 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Endicott, NY (6 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 8 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...

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Patient Care Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacy

  • United Health Services
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Position Overview United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our inpatient pharmacy team....

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Staff Pharmacist Full Time

  • CVS Health
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 15 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....

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Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacy - Per Diem

  • Guthrie Medical Group
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Provides patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required. The contracted rate of pay for this per diem position is $81.18/hr...

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Pharmacist - Outpatient Pharmacy - Lourdes Hospital

  • 9000 Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 21 days ago

utilization reviews, drug dosing, infection prevention, student precepting and other activities based on department need This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties...

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Pharmacist, Night Relief - Pharmacy - Per Diem

  • Guthrie Medical Group
  • Sayre, PA (24 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Sayre, PA (24 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 22 days ago

The pharmacist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret and process outpatient prescription and provide the required prospective drug review patient counseling....

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Retail Staff Pharmacist in Johnson City, NY

  • Soliant Health
  • Johnson City, NY (7 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Johnson City, NY (7 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 24 days ago

license Experience in retail pharmacy settings preferred, with strong knowledge of prescription verification and patient counseling Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to work...

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Pharmacist in Retail Pharmacy

  • Soliant Health
  • Endicott, NY (6 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Endicott, NY (6 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist - Retail Job Type Contract Seeking two experienced Pharmacists for retail pharmacy roles located in Upstate New York, specifically in the Johnson City area....

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Pharmacist Floater Binghamton Area- Full Time

  • Price Chopper
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 25 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Registers with state board of pharmacy as supervising pharmacist or pharmacist in charge....

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Patient Care Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacy

  • 02 UHS Hospitals
  • Endicott, NY (6 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Endicott, NY (6 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 26 days ago

Position Overview Job Description Summary United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team....

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Pharmacist in Endicott, NY

  • Soliant Health
  • Endicott, NY (6 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Endicott, NY (6 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 26 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Pharmacist Job Type Contract A hospital in Johnson City, NY is seeking two skilled Pharmacists to join their team on a contract basis....

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Pharmacist

  • Sam's Club
  • Vestal, NY
  • 29 days ago
  • Vestal, NY
  • 29 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...

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

  • Wal-Mart
  • Vestal, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vestal, NY
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Clinical Oncology Pharmacist

  • United Health Services
  • Johnson City, NY (7 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Johnson City, NY (7 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Preferred: One year experience as a pharmacist License/Certification Minimum Required: Licensed as a Pharmacist in New York State or NYS internship permit. ----- Why Youll Love Working at UHS At United...

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Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Full Time

  • Guthrie Medical Group
  • Sayre, PA (24 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sayre, PA (24 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

The pharmacist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret and process outpatient prescription and provide the required prospective drug review patient counseling....

In Person Full Time

Demographic Data for Vestal, NY

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Vestal, NY

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Vestal, NY 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 Vestal, 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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