Pharmacist Jobs in Waynesburg, 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 Graduate (Oncology)

  • Morgantown, WV (18 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Morgantown, WV (18 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Interprets and analyzes reports to replenish patient's medications in the acute care or retail pharmacy setting....

Float Pharmacist - Community

  • Washington, PA (19 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, PA (19 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 19 days ago

We seek a Float Pharmacist for the Pittsburgh area to perform professional duties and responsibilities associated with the processing of prescriptions....

Supervising Pharmacist - Long Term Care

  • Washington, PA (19 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, PA (19 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Education: Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy Experience: Previous experience as a Pharmacist...

Pharmacist- Inpatient- PART TIME/HOURLY- Jefferson Hospital

  • Jefferson, PA (8 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Jefferson, PA (8 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Independently reviews and assesses medication prescriptions to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems; ensures that medications are accurately and efficiently compounded...

Pharmacist - UPMC Greene

  • Waynesburg, PA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Waynesburg, PA
  • 60+ days ago

Join Our Team as a Pharmacist! We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable pharmacist to join our dynamic healthcare team at UPMC Greene!...

WVUH Cancer Center, Inpatient Pharmacy Specialist (Solid Tumor)

  • Morgantown, WV (18 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Morgantown, WV (18 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

Daily activities will include: Supporting oncologists, hematology/oncology fellows, hospitalists, and other providers in medication therapy management of patients receiving inpatient treatment (parenteral...

Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner - Ambulatory Internal Medicine

  • Morgantown, WV (18 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Morgantown, WV (18 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

experience OR; Three years of relevant pharmacist experience AND Board Certified in an applicable clinical field....

Pharmacist - UPMC Washington

  • Washington, PA (19 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, PA (19 miles from Waynesburg, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Join Our Team as a Hospital Pharmacist – Where Compassion Meets Clinical Excellence Are you a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacist looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care?...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Waynesburg, PA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Waynesburg, 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 Waynesburg, 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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