Pharmacist Jobs in Lewistown, PA

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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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

  • Soliant Health
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist Job Type Permanent Ambulatory Care Pharmacist job at busy outpatient clinic in Pennsylvania....

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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

  • Soliant
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Position : Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Pharmacist will work primarily in an ambulatory care role, with some rotation into central pharmacy....

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Pharmacist

  • Walmart
  • Huntingdon, PA (17 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntingdon, PA (17 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

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Staff Pharmacist

  • Walmart
  • Huntingdon, PA (17 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntingdon, PA (17 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (Relocation Available)

  • Soliant Health
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist Job Type Direct Hire Looking for a clinical pharmacist role that offers both inpatient and ambulatory care experience?...

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Specialty Practice Pharmacist Acute Care Surgery

  • The Ohio State University
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Job Title: Specialty Practice Pharmacist Acute Care Surgery Department: University Hospital | Pharmacy Scope of Position In cooperation with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, acts as a resource...

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Specialty Practice Pharmacist-ICU

  • The Ohio State University
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Job Title: Specialty Practice Pharmacist-ICU Department: University Hospital | Pharmacy Scope of Position In cooperation with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, acts as a resource and provides...

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Pharmacist Clinical

  • Soliant Health
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 27 days ago
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 27 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist Job Type Direct Hire This position offers a unique opportunity to serve as a Unit-Based Clinical Pharmacist working across Emergency Department (ED) and Critical...

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District Support Pharmacist Part Time

  • CVS Health
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 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....

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District Support Pharmacist Full Time

  • CVS Health
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 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....

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Staff Pharmacist FT

  • 1930 CVS Rx Services, Inc.
  • Landisburg, PA (23 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Landisburg, PA (23 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 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....

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Retail Supervising Pharmacist

  • Soliant Health
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Ensure accuracy of prescriptions through thorough Drug Utilization Review and Quality Assurance....

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Clinical Pharmacist in State College, PA

  • Soliant Health
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • State College, PA (19 miles from Lewistown, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Category Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist Job Type Contract A hospital pharmacy opportunity is available in a community hospital setting of approximately 150 beds....

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Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Lewistown, Pennsylvania

  • Soliant Health
  • Lewistown, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lewistown, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Category Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist Job Type Contract An opening opportunity is available for an experienced Pharmacist to work in a hospital setting at a community hospital of approximately 150...

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Supervising Pharmacist - Lewistown, Pennsylvania

  • Soliant Health
  • Lewistown, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lewistown, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Develop a profitable pharmacy business by leveraging clinical programs, including immunizations and Medication Therapy Management (MTM), to support script growth....

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Demographic Data for Lewistown, PA

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Lewistown, PA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Lewistown, PA 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 Lewistown, PA
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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