Pharmacist Jobs in Alcoa, TN

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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District Support Pharmacist (Part-Time)

  • Sevierville, TN (21 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sevierville, TN (21 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 3 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....

District Support Pharmacist

  • Powell, TN (19 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Powell, TN (19 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 3 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....

Staff Pharmacist

  • Sevierville, TN (21 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sevierville, TN (21 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 3 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....

Pharmacist

  • Maryville, TN (10 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Maryville, TN (10 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 4 days ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide and promote efficient and courteous patient counseling service to customers at all times....

Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus Available

  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 6 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...

Clinical Pharmacist

  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 10 days ago

of non-sterile compounding, immunizations and medication therapy management (MTM) (c) completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program, (d) completion of an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience...

Registered Pharmacist

  • Maryville, TN (10 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Maryville, TN (10 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 11 days ago

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) preferred. Ability to administer immunizations....

Pharmacist - Per Diem

  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 11 days ago

Responsibilities As the Pharmacist, you will be responsible for having a working knowledge of all areas of pharmaceutical services including drug distribution systems, central operations and IV admixture...

Pharmacist - 30-hour Floater

  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 25 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!...

Pharmacist

  • Farragut, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Farragut, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 45+ 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...

Pharmacist-Registry

  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary: Provides quality patient-oriented pharmaceutical care which includes providing drug information and consultation to physicians and other health care personnel, receiving...

Pharmacist Ambulatory Care PRN

  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary: Provides quality patient-oriented pharmaceutical care which includes providing drug information and consultation to physicians and other health care personnel, receiving...

Pharmacist

  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Qualification: Doctor of pharmacy from an ACPE Accredited College of Pharmacy and a Pharmacy Residency from an ASHP accredited residency program; Licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of Tennessee...

Specialty Pharmacist Navigator-Oncology

  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (11 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 90+ days ago

Current unrestricted pharmacist license in the appropriate state of practice 5+ years community/retail/ambulatory pharmacy or health-system related experience....

Pharmacist

  • Lenoir City, TN (18 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lenoir City, TN (18 miles from Alcoa, TN)
  • 90+ days ago

Review medication orders for appropriateness and check all doses of IV admixtures and unit dose medications prepared by technicians....

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Alcoa, TN

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Alcoa, TN offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.3%
Bachelor's Degree
33.3%
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 Alcoa, TN
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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