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 - PRN

  • Johnston, RI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Johnston, RI
  • 90+ days ago

Your role as pharmacist empowers you to be the connection between your genuine commitment to excellent care and real, positive results....

Pharmacist

  • Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago

The Pharmacist oversees the daily operation of the Brown Health Services pharmacy, including prescription processing, direct patient care and patient counseling....

Pharmacist Brown University

  • Providence, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 3 days ago

prescription processing, direct patient care and patient counseling....

Rx Customer Care Pharmacist

  • Providence, RI
  • 13 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 13 days ago

Applies highly developed skills to provide medication therapy management and clinical consultation to healthcare professionals by staying updated with evidence-based practices and monitoring adverse...

Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacist Advisor Medicare#25-73922 $15-$53 per hour Remote, RI All On-site Job Description Our Client, a Retail Pharmacy company, is looking for a Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacist...

Dist Suppt Pharmacist PT

  • Providence, RI
  • 15 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 15 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....

Dist Suppt Pharmacist FT

  • RI
  • 16 days ago
  • RI
  • 16 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....

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • RI
  • 16 days ago
  • RI
  • 16 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....

FT Pharmacist (35 Hrs) - Pharmacy - 0721

  • North Smithfield, RI
  • 16 days ago
  • North Smithfield, RI
  • 16 days ago

Provide outstanding customer service and patient counseling in the areas of prescription and OTC medications, and other evolving health care needs. 3....

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Providence, RI
  • 16 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 16 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....

Clinical Pharmacist Spclst- Pharmacogenomics

  • Providence, RI
  • 16 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 16 days ago

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

Clinical Pharmacist Spclst - Weight Management

  • Providence, RI
  • 16 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 16 days ago

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

Staff Pharmacist Second Shift - Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Providence, RI
  • 19 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 19 days ago

RPh on the Go is seeking a reliable and experienced Staff Pharmacist to support evening operations at a pharmacy in Foxborough, Massachusetts....

Dist Suppt Pharmacist Nght FT

  • RI
  • 19 days ago
  • RI
  • 19 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....

FT Pharmacist (30 Hrs) Floater - Pharmacy - 0707

  • Cranston, RI
  • 20 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 20 days ago

Provide outstanding customer service and patient counseling in the areas of prescription and OTC medications, and other evolving health care needs. 3....

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
51.4%
Bachelor's Degree
33.2%
Master's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
3.0%
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 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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