Pharmacist Jobs in Rhode Island

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

  • Central Falls, RI
  • 9 days ago
  • Central Falls, RI
  • 9 days ago

Accurate interpretation, compounding, and dispensing of medication in adherence to legal and professional pharmacy standards....

Pharmacist

  • East Providence, RI
  • 29 days ago
  • East Providence, RI
  • 29 days ago

Qualifications Must have and maintain a valid pharmacist license and be in good standing New graduates must obtain a license issued by a board of pharmacy to practice medicine within 12 months of commissioning...

Clinical Pharmacist - Home Infusion

  • Providence, RI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 13 hours ago

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

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Warren, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Warren, RI
  • 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....

Dist Suppt Pharmacist FT

  • Warwick, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 2 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....

Emergency Department Clinical Pharmacist

  • Bradford, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Bradford, RI
  • 4 days ago

Licenses/Certifications: Current CT Pharmacist license or eligibility within 45 days Experience: Prior experience as a pharmacist in an emergency department and/or PGY-2 residency in Emergency Medicine...

Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory

  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago

Reviews and approves formulations for medications requiring compounding or manipulation prior to dispensing....

Clinical Pharmacist (Facility PMOP Coordinator)

  • Providence, RI
  • 6 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 6 days ago

Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Licensure....

Clinical Pharmacist (Facility PMOP Coordinator)

  • Providence, RI
  • 7 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 7 days ago

Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Licensure....

Pharmacist (NE)

  • North Providence, RI
  • 9 days ago
  • North Providence, RI
  • 9 days ago

Summary:# ### The preparation, dispensing, and monitoring of medications used for the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of disease.# To ensure the safe delivery of and administration of...

Pharmacist - FT , PT , PD at RWMC & OLF

  • Providence, RI
  • 9 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 9 days ago

Pharmacist Summary: The preparation, dispensing, and monitoring of medications used for the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of disease....

Pharmacist Per Diem

  • Westerly, RI
  • 10 days ago
  • Westerly, RI
  • 10 days ago

Who You Are: As a Pharmacist at Curaleaf, you'll play a key role in our retail dispensary, ensuring smooth operations and compliant distribution of cannabis products....

Pharmacist - Full Time

  • Westerly, RI
  • 10 days ago
  • Westerly, RI
  • 10 days ago

Who You Are: As a Pharmacist at Curaleaf, you'll play a key role in our retail dispensary, ensuring smooth operations and compliant distribution of cannabis products....

Senior Manager - Clinical Development (Pharmacist)

  • Smithfield, RI
  • 15 days ago
  • Smithfield, RI
  • 15 days ago

Required Qualifications Licensed pharmacist in good standing in state of residence 5+ years pharmacist experience within PBM environment 3+ years demonstrated people leadership experience within PBM...

Clinical Pharmacist Per Diem (Oncology)

  • Providence, RI
  • 17 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 17 days ago

Job Summary: The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist designs, implements, monitors, evaluates and modifies patient pharmacotherapy to ensure effective, safe and economical patient care....

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Rhode Island

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Rhode Island offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.0%
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
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmacists in Rhode Island
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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