Pharmacist Jobs in Alvarado, TX

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 - Per Diem

  • Desoto, TX (22 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Desoto, TX (22 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 1 hour ago

of pharmaceutical services including drug distribution systems, central operations and IV admixture....

Clinical Pharmacist

  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

license in good standing 2+ years of experience counseling patients and verifying prescriptions Previous experience in Medication Therapy Management Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position...

Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus Available

  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws....

Pharmacist

  • Ft Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ft Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 1 day ago

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

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Oncology

  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 1 day ago

What You Will Do in This Role Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals Complies...

Clinical Pharmacist-Acute Care Medicine

  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist- Acute Care Medicine Fast-paced, high volume Pharmacy Department is looking for top skilled Clinical Pharmacist’s. Is that you? Work location: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave....

Clinical Pharmacist- Academic Medicine

  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist- Academic Medicine Fast-paced, high volume Pharmacy Department is looking for top skilled Clinical Pharmacist’s. Is that you? Work location: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave....

Pharmacist

  • Mansfield, TX (10 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mansfield, TX (10 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 2 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 - Newly Increased Salary Range

  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 2 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...

Tom Thumb-Albertsons - Patient Care Pharmacist - Southern Div.

  • Arlington, TX (13 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, TX (13 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 2 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Department Manager, you are a cut above the rest, ensuring the day-to-day operations and sales of the department run smoothly, while leading and engaging your team. To...

Retail Clinical Pharmacist PRN

  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Retail Clinical Pharmacist PRN Fast-paced, high volume Pharmacy Department is looking for top skilled Clinical Pharmacist’s. Is that you? Join our team at the new Retail Pharmacy!...

Staff Pharmacist

  • Crowley, TX (16 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Crowley, TX (16 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 3 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

Full-Time Travel Pharmacist - Peridot, AZ

  • Benbrook, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Benbrook, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking an Outpatient Pharmacist and one Inpatient/ER Pharmacist for a 13+ week contract assignment at a healthcare facility in Peridot, AZ....

Pharmacist Clinical - PRN

  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 3 days ago

This job performs drug utilization reviews, monitors for drug interactions, participates in antibiotic stewardship program, provides pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring services to the medical staff...

District Support Pharmacist - FT

  • Mansfield, TX (10 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mansfield, TX (10 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 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....

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Alvarado, TX

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Alvarado, TX 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 Alvarado, TX
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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