Pharmacist Jobs in Pottstown, 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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Pharmacist

  • Aerotek
  • Allentown, PA (24 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Allentown, PA (24 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 18 hours ago

Performs pharmacist responsibilities independently and in partnership with pharmacist peers and the pharmacy staff to ensure consistent communication and execution....

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Clinical Pharmacist

  • Tower Health
  • West Reading, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • West Reading, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 22 hours ago

Available Pharmacist Opportunities: Evenings 12:30PM-9PM; Every 3rd Weekend & Holiday Rotation 50/50 Position: 50% 1st Shift, 50% 2nd Shift - Every 3rd Weekend & Holiday Rotation The Clinical Pharmacist...

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Pharmacist - Registered

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • King of Prussia, PA (16 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (16 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 22 hours ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Pharmacist (Evening)

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • King of Prussia, PA (16 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (16 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

When Non-formulary medications are ordered, staff pharmacist ensures order is reviewed for appropriateness or approved by the clinical pharmacist....

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Staff Pharmacist Per Diem

  • United Health Group
  • Ambler, PA (21 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ambler, PA (21 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and...

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Staff Pharmacist

  • Main Line Health, Inc.
  • Paoli, PA (16 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Paoli, PA (16 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Description: Could you be our next Staff Pharmacist at Paoli Hospital? Why work as a Staff Pharmacist with Main Line Health? Make an Impact!...

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Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Ambulatory Pharmacy

  • Penn State Health
  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

, organization, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of Pharmacy Services policies; participation in patient, student and staff teaching programs; participating in drug utilization review activities...

In Person Part Time

Staff Pharmacist Full Time

  • CVS Health
  • Collegeville, PA (11 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA (11 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 6 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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Staff Pharmacist

  • Walmart
  • Shillington, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Shillington, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 6 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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Pharmacist

  • Walmart
  • Blandon, PA (19 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Blandon, PA (19 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 6 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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District Support Pharmacist Full Time

  • CVS Health
  • Coatesville, PA (22 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Coatesville, PA (22 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 7 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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Permanent Pharmacy Pharmacist Inpatient

  • Aya Healthcare
  • Norristown, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Norristown, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Permanent Pharmacy Pharmacist Inpatient job in Norristown, Pennsylvania paying $65.00 to $80.00 per hour....

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PRN Retail, Clinical Pharmacist

  • Penn Medicine
  • Radnor, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Radnor, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Penn Medicine is seeking a PRN, day shift Clinical Pharmacist, Retail at Radnor....

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Permanent Pharmacy Pharmacist Inpatient

  • Aya Healthcare corporate careers
  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Permanent Pharmacy Pharmacist Inpatient job in Reading, Pennsylvania paying $52.34 to $93.05 per hour....

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PRN Retail, Clinical Pharmacist - as needed, days - Radnor

  • Penn Medicine
  • Radnor, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Radnor, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Penn Medicine is seeking a PRN, day shift Clinical Pharmacist, Retail at Radnor....

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Demographic Data for Pottstown, PA

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Pottstown, PA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Pottstown, 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 Pottstown, 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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