Pharmacist Jobs in Newport, RI

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-Student Tech

  • Southcoast Health System
  • New Bedford, MA (22 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New Bedford, MA (22 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 hours ago

We are searching for a talented Pharmacist - Student Tech Hours: Per Diem Shift: Flexible shifts & hours, 6:00am - 12:00am with weekend and holiday rotation Location: St....

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Pharmacist

  • Walmart
  • New Bedford, MA (22 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New Bedford, MA (22 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 18 hours 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
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 18 hours 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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Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Ambulatory, Pediatric Neurology

  • Lifespan
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 1 day ago

therapy management and pharmaceutical care services....

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Pharmacist

  • South County Hospital
  • Wakefield, RI (11 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wakefield, RI (11 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Pharmacists that provide staffing for inpatient and ambulatory area coverage, and are not solely focused on Medication Reconciliation duties, are required to have active BLS certification....

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Senior Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

  • Brown University Health
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 7 days ago

90-day temporary pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island....

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Staff Pharmacist Full Time

  • CVS Health
  • Seekonk, MA (24 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seekonk, MA (24 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 7 days 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....

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Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus Available

  • Walgreens
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 12 days ago

therapy management Ensure medication safety through accurate compounding, dispensing, and regulatory compliance Mentor and train pharmacy team members in a collaborative and supportive environment...

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Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - General Pediatrics

  • Brown University Health
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 12 days ago

therapy management and pharmaceutical care services in collaboration with pharmacy leadership and key constituents within clinical practice setting.Monitors drugs and/or therapeutic classes targeted...

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Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Informatics

  • Lifespan
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 12 days ago

pharmacy, and IS teams for clinical elements of medication builds in Willow Ambulatory....

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Pharmacist

  • Walgreens
  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 14 days ago

therapy management Ensure medication safety through accurate compounding, dispensing, and regulatory compliance Mentor and train pharmacy team members in a collaborative and supportive environment...

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Staff Pharmacist Full Time

  • 1930 CVS Rx Services, Inc.
  • Tiverton, RI (11 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Tiverton, RI (11 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 17 days 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....

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Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Ambulatory, Pediatric Neurology

  • Brown University Health
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 18 days ago

Participates in the development, implementation, and integration of patient-focused medication therapy management and pharmaceutical care services....

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Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology Sterile Compound PD

  • Brown University Health
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 18 days ago

Uses appropriate health literacy skills to provide effective patient counseling on treatment regimens including precautions to follow and adverse reactions to monitor....

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Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient

  • Brown University Health
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 18 days ago

therapy management and pharmaceutical care services....

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Demographic Data for Newport, RI

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Newport, RI

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Newport, RI 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 Newport, RI
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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