Pharmacist Jobs in Lexington, SC

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 (Sterile Compounding Operations), PRN

  • Prisma Health
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 6 days ago

The pharmacist may participate in departmental or health system committees and the provision of education....

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Pharmacist-System Specialist (FT, Days)

  • Prisma Health
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 7 days ago

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Licensed to practice as a pharmacist or eligible to become licensed within 4 months of hire date in the state the team member is working....

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Clinical Pharmacist - Part Time

  • Option Care Enterprises, Inc.
  • West Columbia, SC (10 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 12 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (10 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 12 days ago

therapy management (MTM) (c) completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program, (d) completion of an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience associated with an accredited school of pharmacy...

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Pharmacist

  • Walgreens
  • West Columbia, SC (10 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 13 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (10 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 13 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 - Part Time

  • Option Care Health
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 14 days ago

therapy management (MTM) (c) completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program, (d) completion of an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience associated with an accredited school of pharmacy...

In Person Part Time

Pharmacist, PT

  • Prisma Health
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 14 days ago

Experience - No experience required In Lieu Of In lieu of an active Pharmacist license, may be a graduate of an ACPE accredited US college of Pharmacy with an pharmacist intern certificate pending initial...

In Person Part Time

District Support Pharmacist Full Time

  • CVS Health
  • Lexington, SC
  • 15 days ago
  • Lexington, SC
  • 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....

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Pharmacist - Onsite

  • VIVA USA INC
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 19 days ago

Title: Pharmacist - Onsite Mandatory skills: pharmacy, home infusion, hospital setting, medical terminology, digital literacy, home infusion therapy, Epic system, medication therapy management, clinical...

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Clinical Pharmacist, FT

  • Prisma Health
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 21 days ago

Pharmacists will collaborate within the department to enhance departmental operations and clinical programs....

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Clinical Pharmacist - Part-time

  • Palmetto Infusion
  • West Columbia, SC (10 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 26 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (10 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 26 days ago

counseling to patients who accept and request a pharmacy consult Reviews clinical information including applicable labs and patient information for the safe provision of medication Adheres to all federal...

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Pharmacist-Nonexempt

  • MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina)
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy....

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Pharmacist - 30-hour Floater

  • Publix Asset Management Company
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

What sets our pharmacy departments apart is a genuine patient-centric environment with clinical services such as immunizations, MTM (medication therapy management), and much more!...

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Pharmacy/Modified Full Time Pharmacist - Floater - Columbia, SC

  • Kroger
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES - Fulfill customers' prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled - Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers - Ensure pharmacies...

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Pharmacist

  • New Season
  • West Columbia, SC (10 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (10 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Job or State Requirements Pharmacist License in the State of SC...

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Staff Pharmacist Full Time

  • CVS Health
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients....

In Person Full Time

Demographic Data for Lexington, SC

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Lexington, SC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Lexington, SC 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 Lexington, SC
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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