Pharmacist Jobs in Prospect Park, 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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Emergency Medicine Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Full Time / Evening

  • Turnersville, NJ (15 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Turnersville, NJ (15 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 20 hours ago

required Board Certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist (BCEMP) or Board-Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP) or Eligibility for Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification required Work Shift...

Emergency Medicine Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Jefferson Stratford

  • Voorhees, NJ (18 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (18 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 20 hours ago

required Board Certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist (BCEMP) or Board-Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP) or Eligibility for Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification required Work Shift...

Pharmacist (Per Diem) - Washington Township

  • Turnersville, NJ (15 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Turnersville, NJ (15 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 20 hours ago

Job Details The Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility....

Clinical Pharmacist Medication Therapy Management at Penn Medicine

  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 21 hours ago

Ensure adherence to medication-use policies and guidelines Credentials: + Pharmacist (Required) + Current RPh License in Pennsylvania or eligible for licensure in PA....

Pharmacist (Per Diem) - Jefferson Washington Township

  • Turnersville, NJ (15 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Turnersville, NJ (15 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 21 hours ago

Job Details The Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility....

Night Pharmacist FT

  • Mount Laurel, NJ (21 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ (21 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 1 day 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

  • Mount Laurel, NJ (21 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ (21 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 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 - Per Diem - Jefferson Stratford

  • Voorhees, NJ (18 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (18 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Details The Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility....

Pharmacist

  • Mount Laurel, NJ (21 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ (21 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 1 day ago

International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Pharmacist to manage the procurement, dispensing, and monitoring of medications to ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical care...

PT Floater Pharmacist

  • Conshohocken, PA (13 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA (13 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Weighs, measures, mixes drugs and other medical compounds and fills bottles with correct quantity and compositions. May give advice to self-medicating patients....

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist--Kidney Transplant/Nephrology

  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Develop and maintain didactic education activities/modules for ongoing staff development programs and pharmacists training....

Part Time Pharmacist

  • Sharon Hill, PA (2 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sharon Hill, PA (2 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 3 days ago

The Dispensing Pharmacist 2 (VSP/PT) work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action....

Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem - Cherry Hill Hospital

  • Voorhees, NJ (18 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (18 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Job Description Summary The Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility....

Now Hiring: Pharmacist in Charge Infusion Pharmacy

  • Garnet Valley, PA (9 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Garnet Valley, PA (9 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Conducting patient assessments and drug utilization reviews. Managing compliance with accrediting bodies and state/federal pharmacy regulations....

Poison Information Specialist Nurse or Pharmacist - Full Time

  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Prospect Park, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related field (RN or Pharmacist) - Required Experience Qualifications Clinical experience in a hospital setting - Preferred Telephone triage experience...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Prospect Park, PA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Prospect Park, PA 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 Prospect Park, 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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