Pharmacist Jobs in Wading River, 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

  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Pharmacist Career Opportunity Valued for your Expertise as a Pharmacist Are you a dedicated and skilled pharmacist seeking a career that aligns with your values?...

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Commack, NY (24 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Commack, NY (24 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 5 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....

Staff Pharmacist

  • Riverhead, NY (10 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Riverhead, NY (10 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 7 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 FT

  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 14 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....

Pharmacist - Night Shift - Includes Weekend Hours

  • Stony Brook, NY (15 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (15 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 24 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 (15 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (15 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 24 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 - Sign-On Bonus Available

  • Branford, CT (23 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Branford, CT (23 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 28 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...

Pharmacist (Full or Part Time)

  • Commack, NY (24 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Commack, NY (24 miles from Wading River, 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...

Clinical Pharmacist

  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Completion of a residency in hospital pharmacy from a program accredited by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists is desirable but not required....

Staff Pharmacist - Full Time

  • Southampton, NY (22 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Southampton, NY (22 miles from Wading River, 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....

Pharmacist

  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Vincents Medical center doesn't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Pharmacists too....

Home Infusion Pharmacist

  • Hauppauge, NY (19 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (19 miles from Wading River, 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...

Dist Suppt Pharmacist PT

  • Commack, NY (24 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Commack, NY (24 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 45+ 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....

District Support Pharmacist

  • Ronkonkoma, NY (19 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ronkonkoma, NY (19 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 60+ 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-PD

  • Port Jefferson, NY (11 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (11 miles from Wading River, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Wading River, NY

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Wading River, NY

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Wading River, 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 Wading River, 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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