Pharmacist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Hematology Oncology Infusion Services Pharmacist

  • Danville, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Danville, PA
  • 1 day ago

Prepares special medications involving compounding procedures and sterile products using aseptic techniques....

Full Time Specialty Compounding Pharmacy Production Pharmacist - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Are you a dedicated and experienced pharmacist with a passion for compounding?...

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Bellefonte, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bellefonte, PA
  • 8 hours 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....

Pharmacist

  • Washington, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Washington, PA
  • 9 hours ago

Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws....

Post Grad Resident Pharmacist

  • Wynnewood, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Wynnewood, PA
  • 12 hours ago

As a Pharmacist-Post Graduate Resident, you will supervise activities of Technicians to assure accurate compounding and dispensing of medications and timely drug administration....

Floater Pharmacist

  • Nanticoke, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Nanticoke, PA
  • 12 hours ago

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

Pharmacist

  • Shamokin, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Shamokin, PA
  • 12 hours ago

Build profitable business and script growth through recommended clinical programs including appropriate immunization and when available MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and all ongoing other programs...

PRN Pharmacist

  • West Chester, PA
  • 17 hours ago
  • West Chester, PA
  • 17 hours ago

Communicates new compounding instructions to coworkers to assure consistent continuation of therapy....

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Float--full-time, day/evening--HUP

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 17 hours ago

The Inpatient Pharmacy Department supports a number of operational areas including 47 operating rooms, sterile compounding in a new sterile compounding suite, and Pharmacy Satellites (ED, Neonatal,...

Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 17 hours ago

Reference #: 17896Staff Pharmacist - Per DiemFriends HospitalPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaAs a per diem non-exempt CPS Solutions, LLC Staff Pharmacist at Friends Hospital, you will fill orders with accuracy...

Pharmacist, PRN - Wege Pharmacy

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 17 hours ago

What the Pharmacist II will need: Five year bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy....

Pharmacist (Float)

  • Reading, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 19 hours ago

and build profitable retail business and script growth. 15% Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled, by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, applicable...

Pharmacist (Staff)

  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 19 hours ago

Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, applicable to state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations....

Pharmacist (Floater)

  • Erie, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Erie, PA
  • 19 hours ago

Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, applicable to state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations....

Pharmacist Intern Behavioral Health

  • McKeesport, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • McKeesport, PA
  • 1 day ago

The Pharmacist Intern will be working as part of Genoa Healthcare, which is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group’s family of businesses....

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.1%
Bachelor's Degree
33.5%
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 Pennsylvania
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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